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- OVERALL DIFFICULTY INDEX: 2/10
- IF YOU HAVE NO TOOLS, YOU PAY $15-90 TO GET THEM FOR THIS JOB
- IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE YOU SPEND 1.5 HOURS TO CARRY OUT THIS JOB
- NO SAFETY ISSUES
BEFORE YOU START
- Summer wind pushed down this $50 new wooden umbrella which ended up with one broken rib.
- The tools cost for this operation depends on the use of a screwdriver or a cordless drill reason why it spreads from $15 to 90.
- This also includes the C-clamps, paint brush, glue, etc.
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DISCLAIMER:
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
Our pictorials are of informative nature and do illustrate works carried out by ourselves at our own premises for our own use and satisfaction.
Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.
How long should a patio umbrella last and can it be repaired?
Yes, any patio umbrella of any type can be repaired and parts are available within this page (from our partners' stores).
Usually, a patio umbrella can last as many years as you've been taking care of, meaning more than 20 or 30 years but this requires proper maintenance because not all its part have the same lifetime:
Usually, a patio umbrella can last as many years as you've been taking care of, meaning more than 20 or 30 years but this requires proper maintenance because not all its part have the same lifetime:
- Patio umbrella fabric lasts between 3 to 5 years and can be ordered separately and replaced, but its cost is around 80% of a new umbrella.
- Patio umbrella cord (models with crank) lasts for 3 years and can be replaced.
- Patio umbrella chassis / structure lasts for 30 years or even more
- Patio umbrella joints last 10 years and can be replaced or repaired
- Patio umbrella ribs and spokes will only break in case high winds push the umbrella against a hard surface, and can be repaired
- Patio umbrellas' lifetime is increased when storing it indoor during winter
- Patio umbrella will have its fabric wearing faster in countries with hot and sunny climates
- Patio umbrella chassis and structure will be wearing faster in windy climates
- Both patio umbrella fabric and chassis will wear very fast when used close to beaches and sea shores
- Patio umbrella crank and rope will wear faster if frequently closed and opened, like on daily basis.
Patio umbrella rib repair | step-by-step tutorial
The below tutorial shows how to fix a broken wooden umbrella rib; if your umbrella is made of metal, go directly to step 9 and use self drilling screws.
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1- The rib is broken into 3 pieces, one of them still hanging to the central post of the umbrella while others got separated.
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2- Get first some widely available wood glue (also called white glue, school glue), which you can also buy from our partners by clicking on the below image.
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3- Use any of 1/2", 3/4" or 1" brush to pick some wood glue.
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4- Spread a thick coat of wood glue on both rib parts to be assembled.
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5- Do not worry for any excess glue, white glue will turn transparent.
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6- Have some C-clamps on hand.
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7- Start assembling immediately the rib parts and fix with C-clamps. Tighten well.
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8- The more you add C-clamps, the better it is to make sure of the alignment.
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9- You can wait 24 hours and go to step 14 or use this flat metal plate to finish the job in just an hour.
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10- Wait an hour or a bit less.
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11- Place the plate over the repaired area in a manner to match one of its holes with the pin's hole. This is because umbrella ribs always break at the articulated joint.
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12- Use a screwdriver or better this cordless drill to drive screws into the plate. Be careful as the white glue is not set yet: it takes 24 hours to reach full strength (image links to our partners' store)
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13- Use all 3 screws but leave the pin hole clear.
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14- Now cut the old pin's tail...
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15- ...and remove it.
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16- Use instead a 4 mm screw with a nut or simply a wooden screw to assemble again rib and spoke.
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17- The repair is now complete. You may enjoy your patio umbrella again!
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