Collection: Cantilever Umbrellas

Cantilever umbrellas move the support mast to the side of the canopy, creating an open shaded area without a centre pole between chairs or through the middle of a lounge setting. Alfresco Outdoors & Heating carries Shelta Pandanus, Asta, Lynden, Savannah and Regis models, including square, octagonal and rectangular sizes.

Pandanus and Lynden sit among the smaller cantilever options and suit customers who need flexible shade without the footprint of the largest Savannah or Asta canopies. Lynden uses a smaller version of Shelta's oval Savannah-style mast and is available in square sizes. Asta moves into larger square, octagonal and rectangular formats for substantial dining or lounge areas.

Savannah is a larger cantilever family with several canopy shapes and sizes, including 3.3m square, 3.8m octagonal and 4m by 3m rectangular formats available in the range. Regis is a mid-size option with normal mast-axis tilt plus side-axis tilt controlled by a winder handle. Shelta also specifies 360-degree rotation and compatibility with large or extra-large resin bases for Regis.

The most important buying detail is the support system. Cantilever bases require considerably more ballast than a typical centrepost umbrella, and the recommendation varies by canopy and model. Fixed bolt-down installation is preferred where the umbrella will remain in one permanent position; resin or ballast-block systems offer mobility but must be filled or weighted correctly.

Measure the canopy's full sweep, not only its open footprint, and allow clearance for rotation near walls, roofs and trees. Select the umbrella first, then purchase the exact base and protective cover stated for that model.