Ahh summertime in New Zealand, the prickles on the grass, backyard cricket, long evenings and the sounds of cicadas resonating throughout the day and long into the evening. There’s nothing like a Kiwi summer and there’s nothing like relaxing in the pool as the days get longer.
You’ve got a new gas bottle, the BBQ is cleaned, and you’ve invited the neighbours and their kids around for a pool party, but how will you shade them? That cheap umbrella from the hardware store is looking worse for wear and it’s time to upgrade your shade.
What is New Zealand's best pool shade? A rotating cantilever umbrella. That was easy.
Here’s a bit more detail on why cantilever pool umbrellas are the best shade for your pool this summer. There are many, many different types of shade so why is a pool umbrella the best choice? The diversity, modularity and ease are what pushes umbrellas up above the rest.
What is a Cantilever Umbrella?
Cantilever umbrellas feature an offset canopy mast combination. This is different from the traditional market umbrella where the pole is in the middle of the canopy, By being offset, cantilever umbrellas can shade pools all day long – reaching out and shading the water. The rotation capability of cantilever umbrellas allows them to shift throughout the day as the sun moves across the sky.
Easy-to-use Cantilever Pool Umbrellas
If you’re concerned with how complicated pool umbrellas can be, don’t worry – Shadowspec have designed and built the world’s best cantilever umbrellas with ease-of-use front-of-mind. Designed to go up and down in less than 5 seconds, we’ve done away with awkward crank handles, tangled cables and rusty pulleys. Our cantilever umbrella range is made in New Zealand for the conditions.
Shadowspec Serenity™ installed at the Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa, Methven
Pool Umbrella Fixings and Mountings
Your pool umbrella needs a good mounting option. We have a selection mounting options for all surfaces. Free standing and portable mounts are available. Inground anchors are great for pools, if you’re getting a new pool installed in New Zealand you can ask your pool builder to install the inground anchor at the same time as the landscaping to create a seamless shade experience, if you need to move the umbrella or can’t impact the surrounding tiles a free-standing base is ideal. It is important to beware of tripping hazards. Our recommendations for pool umbrellas are in-ground anchors and surface plates as they reduce tripping and maximise the amount of space around the pool for relaxation and enjoyment.
Sun Protection in New Zealand
You must be protected from the sun in New Zealand and installing a pool umbrella this summer will improve your enjoyment of the outdoors. Shadowspec Umbrellas are built from marine-grade materials and UV resistant fabrics from Sunbrella and Recasens.
Designed and made in New Zealand, the best cantilever pool shade umbrellas are ready for you to take your summer to the next level. View the Shadowspec Serenity™ and Shadowspec Unity™.
If you’d like some help choosing the best cantilever umbrella for your space reach out to our shade specialists or try Shadowspec AR – visualise these umbrellas in your space.
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