What is the difference between a patio umbrella and a market umbrella?
There are certain aspects that are common in all types of outdoor umbrellas. They all have some type of post to hold the canopy of the umbrella, which usually is made of a particular type of fabric. The canopy can be simplistic in design, or more creatively assembled. Market umbrella style usually refers to an outdoor umbrella or parasol typically found in the “old world” marketplace, such as an outside dining area, a bistro or sidewalk café, a pool deck, or some other public leisure area. Market umbrellas were originally made from wood. To open and close a wood frame market umbrella, a pulley system normally does the work. Wood style frames usually do not have a tilt option. Today there are aluminum market umbrellas that often tilt easily into different positions to effectively block the sun’s rays. Market umbrellas are available in a large array of beautifully colored fabrics that can withstand the elements. Outdoor aluminum patio umbrellas in the market style have by and large taken
