Saturday, March 16, 2013

How To Choose The Best Work Umbrella

By Tamika Powell


Some professions will require a person to be in the open. Therefore you will have to protect yourself from either rain or direct sunlight. Work umbrella is an artificial shade designed to provide this service. They are different from the rest because they have stands and the owners do not need to hold them as they go on with their duties. To get the best of these, there are certain features that need to be looked at.

Do not go for the lowly priced. Cheap ones do not provide every requirement. A complete one will have a support beam, a cover, a pole and a casing for storage. This is one factor to consider when choosing the best. A support beam will provide reinforcement to the pole. A pole holds the cover which blocks or prevents direct exposure to the sun rays.

Dark colors absorb more heat than bright colors. Color is also a very important item to look into before you get to buy one. Since you will be occupied out in the fields, you will not need something that will absorb a lot of heat and bring a lot of warmth. It is encouraged to avoid black colored covers. Too much heat result to increased blood flow which in turns brings fatigue and tiredness. Definitely, performing in such an environment will lead to under performance.

Another important feature to check is the material used. The covers should be made of very tough material, preferably vinyl. During intense heat from the sunlight, weak materials tend to wear and tear very fast. Also a sturdy hardwood or aluminum pole must be used to reinforce the vinyl cover. These umbrellas are supposed to stand on their own, it will be impossible to achieve this using a weak pole.

A good one must also be adjustable. This property will allow a user to change the height in case of need. They should also tilt in different directions. The sun is always mobile and therefore a stationary shade will be of very little use. Again, the direction of rain drops will depend on the wind. The design must be keenly scrutinized.

Ease of use is also a very important characteristic. Setting it up should not be a problem. Again, a light one, which can be easily carried around is the best. Opening it up and shutting it must be easy and self explanatory to everyone. The weight must be small to allow easy usage.Normally, a button is provided on the pole to assist in opening and closing it.

They need also to be easily folded and packed. A casing must be provided to assist in packing and carrying them. Every occupation has a limited number of hours to work. At the end of the day, we retire to our homes. We cannot leave our umbrellas out in the open. Therefore it is mandatory for them to have a casing where they can be folded, kept and ferried to the necessary locations as we await resumption of duty.

Finally, from research, it has been established that direct sun rays are harmful to our skins. Also, we are told, these rays will increase the rate of metabolism in our bodies, thereby increasing sweating which might make one feel more tired and disillusioned. Therefore, a work umbrella is an important tool in almost all those professions that are performed in the open or fields. Professionals who perform their jobs in the open should be encouraged to get them.




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