Offset parasols: style and comfort
In a spacious garden or on a large terrace, a suitable parasol is essential for creating a pleasant shaded area . If you don't want the base of the parasol to occupy the central space, which is inevitable with a straight parasol, there's a simple and attractive solution: the cantilever parasol. With its tilting pole, this type of offset parasol can cover a large area without taking up too much ground space. At Belveo , you can find a range of cantilever parasols in various colors and with consistently elegant designs.
The advantages of the tilting cantilever parasol
A cantilever parasol easily provides shade for a large patio, regardless of the shape of its canopy. Despite its unique structure, this parasol offers excellent stability thanks to its aluminum pole and the wind-resistant system used by Belveo . The principle relies on the parasol's ribs: Belveo parasols use two types on each parasol—rigid ribs and flexible ribs. This design reduces wind resistance, preventing the structure from breaking.
The parasol's tilt is vertically adjustable , and the pole rotates 360° , allowing you to cover a different area depending on the time of day without having to move the base. The shape of the canopy also determines the shape of the shade on the ground: it can be round, square, or rectangular.
The protection that a cantilever parasol provides from the sun's rays, essential to the product's quality, depends on the fabric used. All Belveo parasols have a fabric with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating exceeding 50 , which is more than sufficient in most cases. However, for use in areas with strong sun exposure, a UPF of 80 may be recommended. If you are unsure, you can consult a Belveo advisor on this matter.
The choice of fabric for the canopy influences both the comfort of use and the durability of the parasol. A polyester canopy is effective, but even with colorfastness treatment like that offered by Belveo , it won't withstand intensive use in an area heavily exposed to sun and weather. An olefin canopy is more durable, and its construction allows sufficient airflow to keep those under the parasol cool.
A parasol is an essential accessory, but it must be installed quickly and securely. A cantilever parasol can be fixed to the ground with a Click & Fix steel base , or simply weighted down with several paving slabs that support a cross-shaped base. A wheeled base is also an option, even though it's not made of steel, as our models are designed to be weighted down by adding sand or water.
The Belveo range of cantilever parasols
At Belveo , we offer the Mistral cantilever parasol , a model that integrates easily into your garden furniture. This cantilever parasol is available in two sizes: 3 meters by 3 meters (square) and 3 meters by 4 meters (rectangular), depending on the intended use and the area requiring shade.
The Mistral parasol features a highly durable aluminum frame. It opens and closes using an aluminum crank, which can be removed if necessary. The canopy is available in three types of fabric: polyester , olefin , or acrylic.
The aluminum frame colors can be chosen: wood effect, anthracite gray, or light gray. The fabric color is also customizable, and can be selected from anthracite gray, beige, duck egg blue, off-white, red, or taupe.
A protective cover to prolong the product's life
To prolong the life of a cantilever parasol, proper maintenance is essential. The Diablo protective cover offered by Belveo is compatible with all cantilever parasol models in the range. The cover is available in anthracite gray or taupe beige.
Fast and high-quality delivery
Belveo parasols are delivered quickly and reliably, within a maximum of seven business days. All models in the cantilever parasol range shown on the website are in stock, as are spare parts. Indeed, a Belveo parasol is always customizable and repairable.
The crank or crank block can be purchased to repair an offset parasol, however, its compatibility with the product must be checked according to its model.
Belveo delivers its parasols and accessories throughout mainland France. Delivery to Corsica is possible, at a slightly higher price due to the specific transport requirements.
