Patio umbrella stand weight and stability
A patio umbrella stand keeps an umbrella steady when it is heavy enough for the umbrella it holds. Bigger umbrellas, and offset umbrellas that hang to one side, need more weight, so check the umbrella maker's recommendation first.
Some bases here are fill-able, so check the stated capacity on the listing. Concrete bases get their weight from the material itself, and some listings are separate weights that add to a base. Bases sit on the ground, so choose a level spot to keep the pole straight.
Outdoor umbrella stand materials
An outdoor umbrella stand is most often made of plastic or resin, and some are HDPE, concrete, steel, iron or solid acacia. HDPE and plastic do not rust and are easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Concrete is heavy and stays put, while steel and iron frames last longest when the finish is kept free of chips. Bases come in black and brown, so they blend in beside most patio furniture, and a stand can be wiped down at the start of each season.
Umbrella stand with wheels for moving shade
An umbrella stand with wheels lets you roll a filled base to follow the sun or tuck it out of the way. Some bases in this group have wheels.
Rolling bases are handy on a deck where the umbrella moves with the day. Fill the base once it is in place, then check that it sits level before you open the umbrella.
Umbrella stand base sizes and shapes
An umbrella stand base measures from 17.7 to 40 inches across here, and heights, where listed, run from 4.1 to 30.3 inches. Compact bases fit under a small table, while wide, flat bases suit larger and offset umbrellas.
Some listings are weight sets that sit around a cross base, which is a different setup from a single stand. Check the opening against your pole diameter before you order, and measure the spot where the base will sit.
Specifications
- Width range
- 17.7 to 40 in
- Depth range
- 17.7 to 40 in
- Height range
- 4.1 to 30.3 in
- Materials available
- solid wood, acacia, HDPE, resin or plastic, steel, iron, concrete, ceramic
- Colors available
- black, brown
- Features available
- wheels, stackable
- Free shipping
- Free
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