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Question about a cheap patio umbrella from a big box store in Phoenix
The wind snapped the pole clean off during a monsoon last July, so now I just anchor the replacement with a cinder block and some nylon rope. Anyone have a better fix that doesn't look so janky?
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williams.drew6mo ago
Phoenix wind laughs at cinder blocks.
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the_logan6mo ago
Yeah because cinder blocks are famously known for their sense of humor. That wind must be having a real blast just chilling with some building materials. Honestly this is the kind of deep thought I expect from a Tuesday afternoon. Really makes you wonder who's laughing when the tornado hits.
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the_max6mo ago
Man, that monsoon wind is no joke... my neighbor lost a whole gazebo last season. I've seen people use those screw-in ground anchors meant for dog runs, then use ratchet straps instead of rope to hold the base down. It's a bit more work but looks cleaner than a cinder block just sitting there.
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lisab324mo ago
lmao the_max is right on point here. I switched to those screw anchors after my second umbrella bit the dust in the dust. Ratchet straps are a game changer too way cleaner than my old rope knot situation that looked like I was trying to tie down a boat in my backyard.
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