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Patio umbrellas are a great way to ensure having fun outside is safe from the harmful effects of the ultra violet sun rays.

Back in the old days we never used to worry about UV rays or sun protection, but these days, especially living in New Zealand, the risk of skin cancer is just too great to ignore.

A patio umbrella is the perfect solution for patio entertaining or for putting over the kids sand box so they can happily play all day outside in the fresh air.

You can purchase an umbrella for less than $100 which will serve its purpose well, but if you’re looking for something a little more stylish there are many kinds of market and cantilever umbrellas which really help to give your patio area a fancy look.