Riva 3 X Rectangular Anthracite Parasol - 3m

Description

DescriptionA garden parasol, 3m across, in anthracite. At 256cm it stands taller than a standard interior door. Whether a garden table gets used in July comes down to shade. A canopy this size covers the seated area rather than the table top alone, which is what decides between eating outside and giving up by mid-afternoon.
A dark finish reads as a shape rather than a surface, so the outline does the work and the detail recedes. Against a pale wall that is graphic; against a dark one the piece almost disappears. The frame is aluminium, which does not rust. That is the material decision that matters on anything left outdoors: steel painted well will still find a scratch and start weeping rust from it, aluminium will not. The practical case for polyester is maintenance: colour stays put, the weave does not relax, and a spill sits on the surface long enough to be caught.
A base is required and is sold separately, and on a free-arm parasol it has to be heavier than a centre pole would need. Aluminium frame. A cover is available for it.
Two things get overlooked: the base, which is separate and has to suit the canopy rather than merely look tidy, and where the shade actually lands. The sun moves, so shade that covers the table at one o'clock will not at four unless it tilts or turns. Covered or stored over winter it will last considerably longer than left out in it, and a fitted cover exists for that.
Specification

Width
300cm

Depth
200cm

Height
256cm

Weight
6.50KG

Material
Polyester 50%, Aluminium 25%, Steel 25%

Frame Material
Aluminium

Canopy Material
220gr Polyester Class 1

Country of Origin
China

Frequently AskedDo I need a base?
Yes, and it is sold separately. A free-arm parasol needs a heavier base than a centre pole of the same canopy size.
How heavy is it?
6.5kg.
What size is it?
300cm wide by 256cm high and 200cm deep. The full dimensions are in the specification table.
What is it made of?
Aluminium, polyester and steel. The full composition is in the specification table.
How do I clean it?
Dust it, and use a damp cloth on the finish rather than a solvent or an abrasive.