Title: Patio Umbrellas and Beach Umbrellas. Practical and Appealing. Word Count: 370 Summary: The warmer months of spring and summer are well on their way and the cry of the outdoors is calling. There are many ways to enjoy seating outdoors. No matter the setting, a patio umbrella is a perfect choice and an essential element. A quality patio umbrella improves enjoyment and safety in a patio or beach setting. Keywords: patio umbrellas, beach umbrellas, umbrella fabrics, palm tree umbrella, aluminum crank patio umbrella Article Body: The warmer months of spring and summer are well on their way and the cry of the outdoors is calling. There are many ways to enjoy seating outdoors. No matter the setting, a patio umbrella is a perfect choice and an essential element. A quality patio umbrella improves enjoyment and safety in a patio or beach setting. Home Patio. For a home patio or outdoor seating area, a patio umbrella is an excellent addition to the overall design of the patio. When a patio umbrella is added to a patio furniture set, such as an aluminum cushion patio furniture set, it creates an intimate ambiance. Most patio furniture tables are equipped with an umbrella hole ready for the addition of a complimentary patio umbrella. Beach Patio. An umbrella is a necessity for beach goers. Beach umbrellas are designed with beach safety and durability in mind. Beach umbrellas are manufactured with UV repelling fibers in the fabric to protect from the suns rays. Beach umbrellas are also constructed with aerodynamic engineering technology to provide ultimate wind resistance. A quality beach umbrella can resist the strongest of wind gusts that come off the coast. Beach umbrella fabric is also resistant to fading and harsh salt water air. These resistance qualities keep the beach umbrella for ripping or tattering and keep the umbrella looking beautiful. Patio umbrellas are available for any type of outdoor setting at any level of design. Whether it is casual patio or a luxury resort, there are patio umbrellas and beach umbrellas for any budget. Patio umbrellas can be purchased in either aluminum, fiberglass or wooden components. They can be free standing or be added to an existing patio furniture set. Most patio and beach umbrellas come with replaceable parts so they are easy to maintain with prolonged outdoor use. Umbrella fabrics can always be ordered to coordinate with any decor. Patio Umbrellas are a beautiful and elegant way to enhance a patio or beach setting. They are also especially practical to protect from any outdoor elements which might otherwise ruin a patio gathering. If you want your guests to enjoy their visit outdoors, a patio umbrella is an accessory that should be included in any patio furniture collection.