Optimize space with large professional parasols
A hotel or restaurant that offers its customers an outdoor space must provide optimal comfort . A parasol is an essential piece of furniture for any business that receives customers outdoors: it provides shelter from the sun and rain.
Professionals are turning to high-quality parasols for their terraces, and have higher requirements than an individual who simply wants to provide shade for their garden.
Belveo is committed to providing a range of quality parasols , which combine elegant design with the robustness necessary for user protection.
Practical tips for installing a large-scale professional parasol
Depending on its intended use and the area to be shaded, a different parasol model will be chosen. Using a parasol in a professional setting generally means choosing the best possible quality for greater durability . Belveo offers a wide range of parasol models, canopies, and bases to suit various configurations.
On a small pool or a modest restaurant terrace , a straight parasol is often used, as it's easy to set up and take down. The parasol pole is then centrally positioned, with a substantial base. But for larger spaces, cantilever parasols are preferred. The pole is both offset and tiltable , meaning that shade can be created over an area significantly further away from the pole. This modular solution often appeals to professionals, who want products that can quickly meet their clients' needs.
For garden events, such as receptions, a straight parasol is a good choice. It sits in the center of a table and has a sturdy aluminum pole. Properly weighted, it can even be a giant parasol with a canopy up to five meters wide.
Regarding the weighting of the base, the choice again depends on the available space. On a small terrace, it's best to avoid taking up too much room ; a Plug & Play solution is therefore recommended, which involves inserting the pole into a fixed base . This type of fixing is suitable for a straight parasol. For an offset parasol, a Fix & Click base is the one to choose: this is also fixed to the ground with screws.
For mobile use, a wheeled base like the Kona model is recommended: it is suitable for cantilever parasols , whose stability it ensures by being weighted with water or sand.
A cantilever parasol with wind protection
To ensure the stability of a giant parasol, you need not only a sufficiently weighted base, but also a structure designed to withstand strong gusts of wind.
Belveo parasols are equipped with two types of ribs: rigid and flexible . In the event of a strong gust, this significantly reduces wind resistance and prevents the structure from breaking . The Foehn parasol , a three-meter wide cantilever model, is designed to withstand wind thanks to a patented wind-resistant system.
Its aluminum frame can be fitted with either acrylic or olefin fabric: both are ideal for retaining moisture and offering good durability. Polyester fabric is not recommended for professional use , as its protective capacity is lower, as is its long-term resistance to rain. Furthermore, polyester fabric tends to fade with heavy use.
The Foehn cantilever parasol, a model adopted by professionals
To protect their customers from the sun, many professionals have chosen the Foehn cantilever parasol from Belveo . This perfectly meets the needs of a hotel or restaurant terrace, where each table set up outside must benefit from the shade of a giant parasol.
In Andorra, near the ski slopes, the La Coma restaurant chose this product for its terrace. The restaurant regularly experiences strong gusts of wind, and its parasols need to be moved and repositioned frequently, depending on the distribution of customers. La Coma opted to install ten Foehn parasols on its terrace, each with an acrylic canopy and a Kona-style wheeled base.
The Institut de France , located in central Paris, has also equipped its terrace with a Foehn-type cantilever parasol to protect its lunch table from the wind. With its olefin fabric, this product fulfills its function to the great satisfaction of the Institut's members.
The Foehn cantilever parasol , which can be tilted vertically and horizontally through 360° , is particularly suitable for professionals who need to provide shade over an unusually shaped space, such as a swimming pool or a large balcony.
The products and services offered by Belveo to professionals
Belveo can provide quotes tailored to your specific professional needs: our team is available to review requests and offer expert advice with a practical approach. Our billing terms, pricing, delivery options, and logistics are designed to meet the realities of professionals .
Our products and accessories come with warranties ranging from 2 to 5 years. The parasol canopy is guaranteed for 5 years, whether it's acrylic or olefin fabric, and both types can be easily removed and cleaned . Each canopy is treated to retain its color for as long as possible.
Belveo offers various parasol bases with different weights to meet the needs of professionals. A restaurant parasol needs to be mobile , so a model with wheels is preferable. On the other hand, a pool parasol can be used with a fixed base and a heavier weight.
Belveo parasols are of high quality , but even the best products can sometimes be damaged. That's why all our parasols are repairable , with replacement parts and accessories available to order.
