There can be an endless discussion about this topic, but I want to weigh both advantages and disadvantages to see which one is really better. Wait! So what are canopies? These are structures that usually have a floor and a tent, metal or fabric covering attached, they are very vital for protecting us from harsh environment such as sunshine and rains. I guess you are familiar with what we are talking about. You’ve seen some covering along most of the walkways in schools, universities, hospitals or anywhere else there is a canopy. Now that you know canopies, what are commercial umbrellas?
These are usually liabilities to a business but they are aimed at improving it by providing a shed to customers hence brings some added advantage to a particular business. These umbrellas are found everywhere from a simple sausage shop to outside a shopping mall where people relax while taking their snacks. All of the two are good, but upon weighing their benefits, commercial umbrellas are the best. This does not mean that you should not consider acquiring canopies, they are better too. One thing you didn’t know about fabric canopies is that they block 99% of harmful UV rays coming from sunlight, and they can be used in different ways such as a classroom place, outside playground shelter, walkway covers and many more.
The main disadvantage of canopies is that they are expensive to acquire and install. An ordinary person cannot acquire one, this is why we insist that commercial umbrellas are better since they are affordable. Apart from being affordable, they are user friendly hence you don’t have to look for an expert to erect one for you. They are mostly used in businesses, even mobile businesspersons prefer the umbrellas since they are easy to fold whenever they are done with their businesses, they are portable too.
They also come in different types, so you have to choose depending on the purpose, examples of these types are center-post and offset. For example, if you take a walk, you will easily come across commercial umbrellas mounted outside a shop or even inside someone’s home but seeing a canopy is not that easy. The options are almost limitless in terms of sizes and designs for both of these options, however, design will without a doubt play a major role in the decision-making process, so you should think carefully about the look you’d like, whether that be for your home, workplace or a public space. It’s a difficult decision to make but there are other options too such as gazebos, terrace roof coverings and pergolas.
I had posed a question at the beginning of this article; I hope that the question is now answered. Commercial umbrellas are better because of their affordability, user friendly and portability, which is not the case in canopies.