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Commercial Patio Umbrellas
Inviting Guests To Linger
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There are many ways of sheltering guests from the sun’s rays, and Villa Terrazza can help you with all of them. Umbrellas and shade structures used in commercial establishments or public spaces need to perform to a different standard than standard patio umbrellas. People may have been drinking, kids may be hanging from and twirling around the mast, no one is watching out for wind events. There are liability risks in commercial spaces that don’t typically exist in a residential backyard. Therefore, it's imperative that umbrellas selected for wineries and restaurants not chosen not only to provide shade to your guests but also with an eye toward liability mitigation.
Outdoor spaces can be a place to continue your brand story. Screen printing your logo on the canopy of umbrellas in use at your establishment is a great way to reinforce brand awareness, and a well-designed logo increases the Cool Factor.
Winery patios can be very windy places. Typically surrounded by vineyards, open spaces, and varied terrain, they are microclimates in themselves. This microclimate may be great for the grapes being grown, but if there are umbrellas flying around the patio that can be very bad for business! You want to get the umbrellas right…
Wind-Resistant commercial patio Umbrellas typically have a 1-piece mast. The joint in a 2-part umbrella mast is one of its weak links. It seems that the ability to ship an umbrella in a small box via UPS or FedEx has dictated umbrella design to the detriment of durability. For winery use, look for a thick-gauge mast wall thickness, such as TUUCI’s ArmorWall™ aircraft-grade aluminum mast construction, which is thicker than the tubing used by other manufacturers. This results in a stiffer umbrella, able to withstand higher wind gusts than other patio umbrellas.
Another difference in Commercial Outdoor Umbrellas is the canopy. Some of the most durable fabrics can be found in the harbor, protecting brightwork on yachts and shading guests and crew under cover. Invariably the fabrics used for boat canvas are Sunbrella Marine-grade Performance fabrics. The same fabric should also be used on any umbrella canopy worth it's salt. Marine-grade Sunbrella, also known as ‘Awning Grade',is a heavier, stiffer fabric that does not lend itself well to cushions or pillows (it’s too stiff) but is perfect for the dimensional stability required by larger umbrellas. Additionally, the thread used makes a difference! Outdoor furniture needs to be sewn with Gore Industries, as in Gore-Tex, thread, which is not affected by UV.
How many restaurants have you been at where you saw an umbrella with a rib tip sticking through the canopy edge, or a bent rib making the umbrella asymmetrical? In-use damaged umbrellas make a statement about the business they represent that they probably do not intend to make! Invest in umbrellas that can take abuse. TUUCI canopies are sewn to resist wear-and-tear. Their proprietary ‘ballistic pocket’ is double sewn to ensure the rib does not wear thru it.
Accenting colors in an umbrella’s canopy are a great way to incorporate another color from the surrounding area or from the logo to create a cohesive color story. When appropriate, you can enhance umbrellas with accenting edge banding or spiked rib pockets for a little step-up in the style story.
How many restaurants have you been at where you saw an umbrella with a rib tip sticking through the canopy edge, or a bent rib making the umbrella asymmetrical? In-use damaged umbrellas make a statement about the business they represent that they probably do not intend to make! Invest in umbrellas that can take abuse. TUUCI canopies are sewn to resist wear-and-tear. Their proprietary ‘ballistic pocket’ is double sewn to ensure the rib does not wear thru it.
Accenting colors in an umbrella’s canopy are a great way to incorporate another color from the surrounding area or from the logo to create a cohesive color story. When appropriate, you can enhance umbrellas with accenting edge banding or spiked rib pockets for a little step-up in the style story.
In a commercial space, it's critical that the umbrellas are well-anchored to the ground. A gust of wind can pick up an umbrella and sent it across the patio, wreaking havoc as it flies. In-ground mounts are the best way to lock an umbrella to the ground. Hospitality venues frequently re-configure their spaces for each event; multiple in-ground mounts can accommodate different scenarios; when the umbrellas are taken away, the mount is closed and flat to the ground – no tripping hazard!
If in-ground mounts are impractical, then be sure to overcompensate with extra-heavy bases. If the umbrellas need to be moved, then a portable umbrella base with wheels will be required. The TUUCI ACF base has wheels molded into the shroud. It's easy to move, as long as you have a heavy-duty umbrella in it. The umbrella acts like a giant lever to pull the base sideways onto its wheels and allow even a petite person to easily move the umbrella. In all cases, it's very important to secure the umbrella into the base via the locking system provided.
With a wide variety of size options, shapes, frame finishes, and books of marine-grade fabric choices, we have the solution for your outdoor shade.
TUUCI Ocean Master MEGA MAX Umbrellas
TUUCI's Ocean Master MEGA MAX umbrellas are a statement piece intended to suit all large outdoor shade needs with superior style. The Ocean Master MEGA MAX construction allows umbrellas to withstand winds up to 45 mph sustained and gusts up to 75 mph. The strength, durability, and serviceable design allows for an extended useable life reducing the environmental impact of the umbrella.
The Ocean Master MEGA MAX is equipped with the Ocean Master NorthStar Mast which enhances any of the Ocean Master MAX center post styles, providing an architectural element that takes innovative umbrella technology to the next level. The NorthStar Mast is the reminiscent of the mixed materials from sailing yachts and today's luxurious furniture designs. The Northstar Mast is the vision of timelessness, featuring brilliant polished ridges peaking between arched channels finished in your choice of beautiful wood tones or neutral powder coat hues.
Any of the TUUCI Ocean Master MEGA MAX umbrellas would be a statement making decor choice for your winery, restaurant, or boutique hotel. TUUCI's design and engineering teams created the Ocean Master MEGA MAX to amplify the experience of an outdoor room with an expansive collapsible shade structure perfectly suited for flexible use in commercial, hospitality, and restaurant settings. The main features that the Ocean Master is known for is its stainless steel hub design, marine-grade aluminum components, armor-wall MEGA MAX Mast, and reinforced rib construction.
The Ocean Master MEGA MAX comes in both square and rectangle canopies in many different size configurations to meet your outdoor hospitality needs. Choices are numerous for canopy and mast finishes along with a myriad of upgrades that are possible. The Ocean Master MEGA MAX can be equipped with Ambia LED lighting, infra-red heaters, accent borders, fringe choices, contrast binding or pockets, straight, scalloped, or Roman valances. and much more.
Visit Sonoma & See Our Amazing Commercial Umbrella Selection
Villa Terrazza helps wineries, restaurants, boutique hotels, country clubs, and municipalities shade their outdoor public spaces with complete design solutions right down to the smallest detail. We’re here to collaborate with you to create your guest's outdoor haven, and to honor your brand with quality shade solutions that reflect your brand story.
Our design team has done it all when it comes to umbrellas, from a simple 6’ market umbrella in a bistro table to a series of Cantilever umbrellas lined up to shade a tasting room’s patio. If you want anything from a simple patio dining set with an umbrella to a massive installation consisting of outdoor sectionals, outdoor dining sets, and umbrellas to shade it all, we can make it happen.
Give us a call, come visit our Villa Terrazza showroom in Sonoma, and see one of the most extensive selections of innovative shade solutions in the Bay Area. Bring pictures or blueprints of your spaces; we’ll collaborate with you for another success. We’re Furnishing Your Escape™!
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