These architectural wind-rated commercial umbrellas are suitable for commercial and domestic applications.
Inspired by the stylish Piazzas or public squares of Italy, these handcrafted commercial quality umbrellas have become an Australian Icon. You’ll find them across Australia and worldwide (even in Italy). Each umbrella is made to order, allowing you to select the perfect combination of size, colour, shape and mounting option. Italian Piazza commercial umbrellas are an investment that will look great and provide many years of reliable service.
NOTE: The difference between the Italian Piazza Commercial and Italian Piazza Heavy Duty is that the commercial model has a PVC canopy, whilst the Heavy Duty model has an Acrylic Canvas Canopy. Both options are suitable for commercial or domestic installations. Read below to compare the two.
This umbrella range has been manufactured in the same Australian factory for nearly four decades. Over this time the design has remained virtually unchanged, which is a testament to the enduring strength and ease of operation of this magnificent umbrella. It’s superior design and construction combine to create a commercial umbrella able to withstand the rigors of the most demanding conditions.
All fittings are stainless steel
Italian Piazza Heavy Duty Umbrellas also have the option of a valance. This is a strip of fabric sewn around the perimeter of the umbrella. Valances are popular in commercial settings where customers like to screen print the name of their restaurant of café onto the valance.
Valances can have a straight edge or a scalloped edge.
Another feature is to contrast the colour of the Valance binding. If your canopy and valance are red for example, a black binding or edging can really give a great effect. Call us to discuss colour combinations.
| SQUARE SHAPE | OCTAGONAL SHAPE | ||
| SIZE | TOTAL COVERAGE | SIZE | TOTAL COVERAGE |
| 3.0m x 3.0m | 9.0 sq.m | 3.5m | 8.73 sq.m |
Each umbrella in the range has an engineer certified wind rating in excess of 100km/h when opened. The engineer certificate is provided under the Brochures tab. It is important to read and understand this wind rating correctly. For further information, please contact us.
Italian Piazza Umbrellas are made with two different canopy fabrics;
What’s best for me? Typically, the PVC option is often popular with restaurants and cafes where meals are being served all day or when a White canopy is required. Schools, Aged Care centres, community centres, resorts and domestic customers usually select the Heavy Duty outdoor acrylic canvas because it is colour fast, hard wearing and performs slightly better in very high winds. Acrylic is highly water resistant.
Italian Piazza Heavy Duty require either a bolt-down or inground installation. They are not suitable for use with a mobile or relocatable base.
Installation is relatively straight forward. If you are planning an inground base (i.e. into grass, pavers or soil, have us send the inground base to you ahead of time, that way you have plenty of time to get the base set whilst the umbrella is being manufactured. When the umbrella arrives the base will be set and you can stand the umbrella.
NOTE: If you need assistance with installation, we have installers in most capital cities who can assist you – just give us a call.
If you are looking for a high quality commercial umbrella which looks amazing, requires minimum maintenance and is suitable for windy areas then this umbrella is an investment worth making. These umbrellas have proven themselves in thousands of locations, from schools and resorts to family homes and restaurants. They are literally an investment in your comfort and style promising to look great and last for many years into the future.
Of course we understand that you may have more questions and we’d love to answer them! Just give us a call on Freecall 1800 155 233 and one of our friendly staff will be happy do their best to provide you with all the information you require.
