Description
The Owner's Insights on the Essential 8.5' x 11' Rectangle Pool Umbrella
This is Ledge Lounger's entry-tier pool umbrella, and the 8.5' x 11' rectangle gives you real fiberglass ribs and a thick aluminum center pole at a lower price than stepping up to Premier or Ultra. It's made by Ledge Lounger, not us. We're the retailer, and we'll help you pick the right size, color and base for your space.
The pole runs straight down through the table or the deck mount, so Essential pairs with a weighted base, a table with an umbrella hole, or an in-ground mount, sold separately.
The honest caveat: this is Ledge Lounger's entry tier, built around fiberglass instead of aluminum ribs, and like the Premier line the pole runs through the table or a base, sold separately, so if you want full rotation and tilt, that's the Ultra Cantilever line, not this one.
Why You'll Love the Essential 8.5' x 11' Rectangle Pool Umbrella
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Real shade, not a parasol. The 8.5' x 11' rectangle canopy is sized to actually cover a table, a lounge set or a stretch of pool deck, not just one chair.
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Ribs built to flex, not snap. Fiberglass ribs and struts give the canopy a little give in a gust instead of cracking the way a rigid rib can.
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Built for pool environments. Fiberglass ribs and an aluminum center pole, marine-grade fabric and stainless steel hardware stand up to sun, chlorine and humidity without fading or rusting in a season.
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Engineered for sustained 35 mph winds. This isn't a dollar-store umbrella that turns into a kite in the first real gust.
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A real color lineup. Choose from a dozen marine-grade fabric colors instead of whatever two options a big-box store carries.
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Backed by a real warranty. Five years against defects in materials and workmanship, residential or commercial.
Why You Should Consider Ledge Lounger
Ledge Lounger builds the Essential line around .75-inch diameter fiberglass ribs and struts paired with a 2-inch, single-piece aluminum center pole that's 3mm thick, a modular design with stainless steel hardware throughout. Fiberglass flexes under a gust instead of bending the way a thinner aluminum rib can, which is why Ledge Lounger builds its entry-tier umbrella around it rather than cutting corners on the pole. Ledge backs the frame with a 5-year warranty for both residential and commercial use, against defects in materials and workmanship.
Essential 8.5' x 11' Rectangle Pool Umbrella Specifications
| Canopy size and shape |
8.5' x 11' Rectangle |
| Shade |
An 8.5 ft by 11 ft rectangular canopy, about 93.5 sq ft of shade. |
| Pole height |
115 in (292 cm) |
| Pole |
2 in diameter, Silver finish |
| Ribs and pole material |
Fiberglass ribs and an aluminum center pole |
| Lift operation |
Smooth double-pulley lift system |
| Rotation and tilt |
Fixed pole; canopy does not rotate or tilt |
| Weight |
44 lbs (20 kg) |
| Finial |
Classic Ball |
| Canopy fabric colors |
White, Black, Terracotta, Linen, Cadet Gray, Charcoal Gray, Turquoise, Pacific Blue, Captain Navy, Sunflower Yellow |
| Wind rating |
Engineered for sustained 35 mph winds |
| Base or mount |
Sold separately; required for the umbrella to stand |
| Use |
Residential or commercial; designed for on-deck use |
| Warranty |
5 years, residential and commercial use, against defects in materials and workmanship, from date of purchase |
| SKU |
22617 (by canopy color) |
Choosing a Base or Mount
Ledge Lounger pairs Essential with Resin Coated Concrete Bases, Steel Plate Bases, Aluminum Bases with wheels, or an In-Ground Mount with a removable stem, matched to the umbrella's pole diameter. If you're not sure which base matches your deck, pool ledge or wind exposure, call us at 1-800-914-0074 or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com and we'll help you match one to this umbrella.
Caring for Your Umbrella
Close the canopy whenever winds climb past the 35 mph it is rated for, and don't leave it open and unattended in a storm. Rinse the pole and canopy with fresh water now and then, especially near pool chemicals or salt air.
Who This Is For (and Who It's Not)
Perfect if you:
✔ already have, or can add, a table with an umbrella hole or a weighted base
✔ want real fiberglass ribs and stainless steel hardware instead of a big-box umbrella that fades and sags in a season
✔ need an 8.5' x 11' rectangle canopy sized to match the table or seating area you're shading
May not be right if you:
✖ don't want a pole in the middle of the table or the deck; see the Ultra Cantilever line instead
✖ don't already have a base, table hole or in-ground mount planned; the umbrella doesn't include one
✖ deal with sustained winds above what this umbrella is rated for and won't be there to close it
Supporting Documents and the Ledge Lounger Collection
Browse the full Ledge Lounger collection for matching in-pool chaises, chairs and side tables, or see our other outdoor umbrellas if this size or line isn't quite the fit. Questions about delivery or setup? Call 1-800-914-0074, email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com, or read our shipping policy.
Prefer to pay by bank transfer? Save 3% on this item. Call 1-800-914-0074 or email sales@optimaloutdooroasis.com and we'll send you an invoice with 3% off. The discount applies to the product; shipping is billed as usual.