The basics of choosing the right parasol

Caring for your Glatz parasol properly

Cleaning

If your parasol is only slightly dirty, you can clean it yourself. The best way to do this is to brush off any dirt when the parasol is dry. Alternatively, you can treat stains with lukewarm water, a soft brush and detergent. Rinse well with clear water afterwards, allow to dry and, if necessary, treat with a commercial impregnating agent. Do not use aggressive detergents. However, if dry cleaning is necessary, we recommend you contact a specialist in cleaning polyester and polyacrylic fabrics. In Switzerland, Germany and Austria, Glatz cooperates with the following companies: Schattenwerk (Switzerland), VDS Sonnenschutz (Germany) and SCM Shading Cleaners Mühleder GmbH (Austria). The Care tips document contains the most important care instructions for your parasol.

Tie the parasol correctly

The parasol should be tied properly in order to avoid clamping and abrasion damage and premature wear due to strong fluttering and flapping of the fabric in the wind.

Repairs

You can carry out simple repairs yourself. The appropriate spare parts can be found in our web shop. If you cannot find the right spare part in the shop or if the repair is more complicated in nature, please contact one of our trained Glatz sales partners.

Struts/strut ends

Broken or defective roof struts, including strut ends, can generally be replaced on all models. Depending on the parasol model, this calls for basic technical knowledge (garden parasols) or in-depth technical expertise (giant parasols). All the ribs and rib ends that you can easily replace yourself can be found in our shop. If the product you are looking for is not available, please contact one of our dealers.

Teak, eucalyptus wood and ash care

Teak (used for the TEAKWOOD parasol type) is a very robust, weather-resistant material which over time acquires a natural patina (a thin silver-grey layer). This patina can be rubbed off with a scouring pad and some warm water if necessary. If you would like to preserve the original wood colour, you can apply teak oil (available in most hardware stores) to the dry wood. You can leave untreated teak parasols outside in the winter. Oiled teak umbrellas should be stored under cover to protect the surface.

Teak:

The umbrella frames of the PIAZZINO (eucalyptus wood) and ALEXO (ash) umbrella types are varnished. To maintain a beautiful appearance for as long as possible, the frames should be kept dry. If this is not possible, it is recommended to dry the wood with a soft cloth. Dirt should be wiped off with a damp cloth and the wood then dried with a soft cloth. In all cases, we recommend that you cover the umbrella fabric with a protective cover.

Ash:

The frame of the AURA side-mast parasol is also made of varnished eucalyptus wood. Because of its size, this parasol can be left outside in any weather, so it is also recommended to keep the frame as dry as possible and to always use the protective cover when not in use. For the wooden frame we provide care instructions with detailed steps for preventive care as well as damage repair.

Eucalyptus wood:

Care of stainless steel and aluminium

Aluminium is a very low-maintenance material. Nevertheless, any dirt should be wiped with a damp cloth and then dried with a soft cloth. The stainless steel used is manufactured in material quality 1.4301 / 304, the industry standard for outdoor items. Since the high-quality stainless steel is constantly exposed to the weather, it should occasionally be maintained to keep it looking like new. Although stainless steel is essentially corrosion resistant, small brown spots may appear on the surface due to salt or chlorine exposure. These do not affect the durability or service life of the product. It is a superficial discolouration that can be easily removed by rubbing with a sponge. When doing so, always gently rub in the direction of the surface treatment. For older stains, we advise treating the material with a stainless-steel cleaning agent.

Winter storage and maintenance

Only materials that meet the industry standard for outdoor items are used in the manufacture of Glatz parasols. Regardless of this high technical standard, weather-related wear and tear effects may occur and cannot be avoided. For the greatest possible protection, we recommend that you store your parasol under cover during the winter months, or that you use an original Glatz protective cover when outdoors.

Fixation possibilities for your parasol

A parasol also requires the right fixation solution. Owners of Glatz parasols who use our original accessories for optimal fixation and stability can be sure that they have made the right choice. Only in this way can the stability be guaranteed in line with our performance commitment, in terms of wind stability and the Glatz warranty. Depending on the situation and place of use, Glatz offers various fixation solutions.

For information on which type of fixation is suitable for the parasol you have chosen, the correct size and also the dimensions, please refer to the relevant product flyer.

Basically, there are three types of parasol stands:

Fixed anchors:

Does the parasol have a fixed place on a terrace that never changes? If so, we recommend that you use a ground socket set firmly in concrete, so that the base doesn’t stick up and become a tripping hazard. For cafés and restaurants in particular, this type of fixation is very useful. Guests and waiting staff can move around freely beneath the parasols and between tables without a base getting in the way.

Mobile fixation solution:

Do you want to be able to adapt your shading to the position of the sun? If so, what you need is a base with castors.

Base:

Does your parasol remain in the same place most of the time and does not obstruct any walkways? If so, we recommend using a parasol stand as a base. Bases come in different dimensions, weights and materials.

Fixed anchors:

• The maximum indicated wind speeds are guaranteed.
• Ideal when there is no or little space for a base.
• The anchor is fixed and is level with the ground when the parasol is dismantled. Tripping hazards are thus eliminated.

Ground socket:

Ideal for sinking into the ground

Mounting plate:

Ideal if no ground socket can be set in concrete

Wall console:

Ideal if the parasol is to be mounted on a wall

Mobile fixation options

• Various bases with castors allow you to easily move the parasol.
• With this type of parasol stand, the maximum specified wind speeds cannot be guaranteed.
• On a balcony, a parasol holder can be attached to the balcony railing, called a balcony clamp.
• For mobile fixation on a lawn, we recommend a lawn spike.

Roller base with decorative plate:

Ideal for small to medium parasols

The smaller bases with castors (55 and 90 kg) are made from concrete and come in the colour beige.

The larger bases with castors (120 and 180 kg) have a galvanised and powder-coated steel frame and are available in anthracite or matt white with weight elements.

The decorative plates come in the colours anthracite, grey and sand. They can be easily interchanged and cleaned.

M4 base:

Ideal for larger parasols

Natural granite base Z

Thanks to built-in castors and an extendable handle, smaller umbrellas can be easily moved to another location.

Lawn spike – a mobile ground spike:

Ideal for fixing small parasols in the grass

Balcony clamp:

Ideal for balconies with a flat handrail

Base:

• The location of the parasol is freely selectable. Compared to a roller base, however, a normal base can only be moved with difficulty.

• A wide variety of shapes and materials are available (concrete, steel, granite).

• Maximum wind stability cannot be guaranteed with this parasol stand.

Various base options:

From the left:

• Z concrete base: 30kg / 40 kg / 70 kg / 90 kg
• Z steel base: 40 kg / 70 kg
• Z granite base: 90kg
• M4 / M8 / M16 socket: 120 – 690 kg

Base covers:

For a more beautiful and harmonious parasol appearance, Glatz offers base covers for bases M4, M8 and M16. The plastic M4 base covers are available in the colours aluminium-anodised as well as anthracite; the M4, M8 and M16 covers are made of aluminium and are available in light grey and anthracite as standard, and can be ordered in all RAL colours.

A parasol with LEDs will extend your day

With an LED parasol, your lovely get-together needn’t end with the setting of the sun. The parasol lighting will create an atmospheric ambience through the late evening hours.

Glatz offers LED lighting in its range both as a retrofittable, mobile accessories and as a solution integrated into the shade. While the mobile Osyrion LED spots can be flexibly attached to any parasol model, there are also parasol models where the lighting is integrated directly into the parasol and which – depending on the model – allow power supply with a rechargeable battery or fixed wiring.

Osyrion Spots – retrofittable, mobile LED spots

With a battery life of up to 10 hours, easy fastening options and a remote control that dims to five different levels and controls the lights, the Osyrion lights are perfect for every parasol and any garden. The Osyrion spotlights are compatible with all Glatz parasol models and are available in packs of 2 or 4 from our online shop or specialist.

Glatz Parasol LED Models

Apart from transforming your garden into a comfortable oasis of happiness, an LED parasol by Glatz will also invite your guests to enjoy the outdoor space on a balcony, patio in a hotel or restaurant.

Glatz offers two types of parasols with integrated LEDs:

BATTERY-operated (Model: FORTELLO LED)

With power supply (Model: AMBIENTE Nova, CASTELLO® Pro; PALAZZO® Style, PALAZZO® Noblesse, PALAZZO® Royal)

The simplest option is certainly a power supply for the parasol lighting via cable. In the case of new plans and installations, the power supply can easily be realised via a floor socket beneath the parasol pole. However, this could be too complicated for existing buildings. In that case, the battery solution may be the better option.

Here is an overview of how Glatz parasols with LED differ in terms of lighting:

FORTELLO® LED: Dimmable LED strips with BATTERY pack integrated in ribs. Colour temperature approx. 2700 K (warm white), 3200 lumen, lighting duration at recommended brightness: 10 h. included in the scope of delivery.

AMBIENTE Nova: Optionally with direct and indirect LED lighting integrated in the ribs and on the pole, dimmable, power supply via cable.

PALAZZO® Style: Noblesse, Royal: Optionally with direct or indirect LED lighting (RGBW) integrated in the ribs, dimmable, power supply via cable.

CASTELLO® Pro: Optionally with direct and indirect LED lighting (RGBW) integrated in the ribs, dimmable, power supply via cable.