TREASURE GARDEN RESOURCE GUIDE

For more than 37 years, Treasure Garden has manufactured the widest selection of premium-quality shade solutions, outdoor furnishings, and accessories in the industry. Offering more than 25,000 variations of shade solutions and accessories, Treasure Garden is a one-stop source for outdoor living.

AuthenTEAK has been working with Treasure Garden since 2005 and is one of the largest Treasure Garden retailers in the country, offering a vast selection of Treasure Garden patio umbrellas; parts and frames; accessories; umbrella bases; umbrella lights; protective covers; maintenance and care products; and performance rugs.

TREASURE GARDEN FABRIC GRADE OPTIONS

GOOD: Treasure Garden Fabric Grade D (Solefin)

Grade D Fabrics are made of 100% solution-dyed soft olefin. These promotional-grade fabrics offer great value with a wide assortment of colors and a two-year warranty covering loss of color or strength from normal exposure, including sunlight, mildew, or rot.

BETTER: Treasure Garden Fabric Grade C (O'Bravia)

Treasure Garden's exclusive, best performing, 100% Solution-Dyed Polyester 4800 series fabric. These durable all-weather fabrics offer a four-year warranty covering loss of color or strength from normal exposure, including sunlight, mildew, or rot. This 100% solution-dyed polyester offers the outdoor casual furniture industry an ideal earth-friendly solution and is truly the 100% recyclable choice.

A/A+

BEST: Treasure Garden Fabric Grade A/A+ (Sunbrella & Outdura)

These grade fabrics include 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabrics from the top U.S. mills, including Sunbrella and Outdura. These all-weather fabrics offer a five-year warranty covering loss of color or strength from normal exposure, including sunlight, mildew, or rot.

SCIENCE BEHIND SUNBRELLA SHADE

Solar radiation can dramatically change the temperatures of an object, heating it far above the actual air temperature. The proper shade over your dining or deep seating areas can reduce the temperature by up to 20%. A sweltering 95°F can become a comfortable 80°F with the proper shade! Read the Science Behind Shade to find the best umbrella or cantilever that will cover your dining or deep seating.

WIND VENT OPTIONS

Most Treasure Garden umbrellas are made with a single wind vent (SWV) unless otherwise stated. Double wind vents (DWV) are optional and available on select models.

SWV: Single wind vents are sufficient for most applications.

DWV: Double wind vents are typically used for applications where the wind is a significant factor, as well as an additional design element.

VALANCE OPTIONS

Valance is an option and available on most cantilever umbrellas. Valances are not available on Easy Track or market-style umbrellas.

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR TREASURE GARDEN UMBRELLA FOR A REPLACEMENT CANOPY

When purchasing a replacement canopy, keep in mind that canopies and frames are often brand-specific. When ordering a replacement, you’ll want to know your existing umbrella’s brand, model, and shape. Here’s how to measure for your replacement canopy:

Count the number of ribs (slender, pliable pieces that support the fabric canopy)
Measure the rib length, starting at the top finial (the decorative piece at the top of the umbrella that helps secure the canopy to the frame) to the bottom of the rib (the outside edge of the umbrella). Multiply the rib length by two to get the length of your umbrella canopy.
Order a replacement canopy according to your canopy’s length, shape, brand, and model.

HOW TO INSTALL YOUR REPLACEMENT CANOPY

Replacing a canopy on a market umbrella

Take the umbrella out of its base.
Unscrew the finial.
Slip the cover pockets off the ribs.
Pull the canopy off the frame.
Slip the new canopy over the frame
Screw on the finial.
Slip the canopy pockets over the ribs.
Place the umbrella back in its base.
Open and close the umbrella several times to make sure everything works and looks properly.

Replacing a canopy on a cantilever umbrella

Make sure the canopy is in a closed position. For square and rectangle canopies, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew all 8 screws from spring-loaded rib end caps and set screws aside for later use. (For octagon canopies, skip to the next step.)
(NOTE: A ladder and two-person team are recommended for canopy removal and replacement.) While one person holds the ladder for safety, the second person climbs the ladder until they reach the top of the umbrella.
From the top of the canopy, open the velcro flap(s) and unzip (if applicable) the canopy. Begin to slide the canopy down the ribs. Safely step down the ladder and continue to remove the canopy. Velcro and/or zipper styles may vary by model.
Unfold the new replacement canopy. Gather the bottom of the canopy (larger opening) to the top of the canopy (smaller opening).
For octagon canopies, slide the top opening of the canopy over all 8 ribs. For square and rectangle canopies, start by sliding top opening of the canopy over the 4 longest ribs.
When the 4 longest ribs are inside the canopy, pull the canopy up slightly and pull the canopy over the 4 shortest ribs.
Once all 8 ribs are inside the canopy, begin to slide the canopy up while the second person holds the canopy to dragging.
Continue to slide the canopy up the ribs while safely climbing up the ladder.
When you reach the top of the umbrella, slide the canopy down under the cap.
Make sure velcro and zipper on canopy are facing the back side (towards the canopy support arm).
Velcro top together first to keep the canopy from sliding back down the ribs.
Zip up the canopy and velcro flap together. Tuck the canopy under the cap.
Safely climb down the ladder. Line up the ends of the canopy with spring-loaded rib ends.
For octagon canopies, slide spring-loaded rib ends into canopy pockets located under the canopy. For square and rectangle canopies, attach 8 screws back onto the end of the canopy and spring-loaded rib end caps.
Open and close the umbrella several times to make sure everything works and looks properly.

See also: The Umbrella Buying Guide