Most home or restaurant owners consider the umbrellas as useful patio accessories that provide shade from the sun, offer protection from the rain and help in creating a comfortable micro-climate underneath their canopy When it comes to patio umbrellas, the majority of the brands measure between five and eleven feet in diameter when atop a pole. The pole is usually placed in a hole in your outdoor dining table or is anchored by a weighted umbrella base. When it comes to choosing the best patio umbrella base, you need to consider the amount of weight that is needed to make your patio umbrella steady. You can make use of tables to provide additional support just in case the model you have picked requires you to be put through tables. With this kind of patio umbrellas, the additional support takes some of the emphasis off the base weight through the base weight is still pivotal. 

Aspects to Consider

1.      Durability

The best patio umbrella base should not only be long lasting but be made from quality materials. Be it made from aluminum or steel, it should be made non-corrosive by applying a coating of all-weather paint to it plus this will keep it looking new.

2.      The Base Weight Profile and Thickness

Be it a water weighted base or another of a different model, the base of a patio umbrella should be sizable. The thicker ones may supply more weight but can interfere with the way people move around or how the furniture is arranged. As a buyer, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer's weight recommendations to keep the wind from toppling over your umbrella.

3.      Size of Umbrella

When it comes to finding the best patio umbrella base, the size of the umbrella itself does matter. The bigger or heavier the size of the patio umbrella, the heavier the base should be. You require supplemental weight bag together with the umbrella base just to add additional weight to support your umbrella if it is a bit oversized. Most supplemental weight bags come in an array of shapes and sizes and may be the perfect solution to if you are stuck with a base that is a bit undersized for your needs.

Remember, as you shop for an umbrella base the umbrella shaft diameter should sync with the umbrella base diameter with the base diameter being slightly bigger.