Fixing a broken patio umbrella frame

[@AKorp1553]

Thanks bro. Saved me $500 for a new one

[@donthornton2402]

Worked for me. Thanks. I got the metal strip at Home Depot. Chain link fence tension bar.

[@heatherrmccall4390]

Fixed mine today. Happened to have that metal strip for my fence lying around. I did see them at Lowe's though on the same section you buy garage sale signs.

[@txc500]

The wind got mine and we love the design so a repair was necessary. Got an aluminum strip 1/8 x 1/2 x 48 at tractor supply. Had to repair 2 breaks. Can't even see them now...works great.

[@reginarickert3457]

Thank you! Worked perfectly. Easy $1.47 fix since I used the metal arm from another old market umbrella we were tossing. It already had the hole, just had to cut off a few inches from one end to line the hole up. Slipped right inside the broken cantilever umbrella pieces. You saved me a fortune and I never would have thought of this!

[@LitLotus]

This is fantastic my man. EXACTLY the same problem with my 6 month old umbrella. Fix is simple enough. Thank you!

[@jtrain011]

Genius! Was beating my head against a wall trying to figure out a fix. Would’ve never thought of going the internal route. Thank you!!!

[@joshdimbylow5324]

I have this exact problem with an identical umbrella. Thanks for tips! Very simple!

[@juniorphillips3968]

Home Depot sales the metal strip. Around $4. Same aisle as the screws and bolts.

[@konstantinstoychev1991]

Thanks!

[@beckyb8929]

haha that is EXACTLY how I did it without watching this video. With summer coming and a broken umbrella, I looked around Home Depot and found that metal strip that fit exactly inside. I cut an 8 inch piece and first I tried to glue it inside across the break (didn't hold well), then realized I could just put screws through each broken piece and through the metal rod and fit it together. I also glued the sh*t out of it. Great minds think alike.

[@pinkluvschoir92]

Fixed my umbrella because of this video! So grateful! Thanks!!

[@TM-ne9ig]

Thanks for posting this! Great fix.

[@jaeespo5413]

That’s what happened to mine!! I’m not handy like you- I try to fix everything 🤣

[@Dr-Manhattan]

As a warning though: You risk the possibility of tearing the steel strap from inside-out of the aluminum frame. It is the correct solution, but I would also suggest doubling up, or using a thicker strap in addition to washers on both sides of the frame to prevent that from happening

[@patricksirk6920]

yes this makes sense. Since I moved to Hawaii and didn't take those umbrellas with us, I can't comment on the longevity of my work.

[@elainenilsson5472]

That looked like a piece of flat rod that goes down the end of a chain link fence. I'm going to try it.

[@georgiegal6428]

Thanks so much Patrick, great idea, will be doing that now. I have so many broken ones.. appreciate the tip.

[@ajj4483]

Genius, thank you, just saved me €200 👍

[@markcoo4462]

Thanks a million my man. Sorted. Good lady happy again

[@JCMercyGrace]

Thank you. I have two patio umbrellas with broken ribs. Now I know how to ask Husband to fix them.

[@jaynegaston55]

Same umbrella, same broken piece and scenario... Thank you!!!

[@my2wins]

Brilliant! Mine broke in the exact same place. Very helpful, thanks for posting this!!

[@amyrobeson8780]

Worked perfectly!

[@euged6038]

Brilliant I have the same problem and this the first and the last video to my solution! Thankyou all I need now is to find that metal strip to insert inside 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 thanks a million !! 🙏🏿

[@AM-sq5ut]

@euge d, please let us know what you find as that metal strip. I'm beginning my search today after seeing this video. Thanks!

[@quikwen]

Looks like a tension rod for a chain link fence

[@AZWildk4t]

Interesting fix. This one is another alternative. Issue with this one is getting the copper tubing to the right rectangle. I may try a 3d printed solution.

[@marthachinery2957]

Copper and aluminum will set up galvanic corrosion when wet, especially if you're near the ocean.

[@joshdruxerman8986]

What type of screws did you use?

[@makiramone]

good idea, thanks!

[@ellenroland6302]

Awesome! I'm going to try this. :)

[@tonyalarkon6877]

Thaaaanks!! Exactly what I need to do now!!

[@katherinehead8622]

Totally worked

[@luispezzini5300]

Excelente idea....

[@stephaniemcguirk1154]

So, you don’t have to cut the metal strip it’s just the correct size to work for this project?

[@patricksirk6920]

I got lucky. The strip I found fit almost perfectly. If I recall, it was a bit short to fit all the way end to end but it didn’t really matter. And cutting it with hacksaw or rotary tool would have been no problem.

[@stewsmith3536]

Patrick, exactly the information that I was looking for to make a repair for a wind situation! What kind of rod did you use and where did you get it? What screws and nuts did you use for the connections and pivot points? I have to repair two broken ribs! You made a very neat repair

[@patricksirk6920]

The rod was in the basement but you should be able to find it on Amazon or home despot. I think half inch by 1/8. Steel or aluminum should work. As for screws and nuts, nothing special. But I did trim off the excess screw length with a Dremel rotary tool.

[@stewsmith3536]

@@patricksirk6920 I ordered the rod from Amazon. Will need to cut it in half because I need to repair two ribs. Thanks for the great method

[@patricksirk6920]

@phil Have you considered Amazon?

[@owens182405]

Do you have a suggestion for the joint to the umbrella and pole. We just got home and ours got blown away and snapped at the pole and bent. I feel like it is fixable maybe... I hate to throw it away it was a nice umbrella.

[@patricksirk6920]

I wish I could see a picture of where your umbrella is broken. It’s hard to think about a repair without one. You can’t post images in a KZbin chat thread, or can you?

[@RobertGibson-g9p]

Love the video, for a non handy person would you know what type of company to buy these metal strips from? brand unspecific as i live in Canada..thanks Bob

[@patricksirk6920]

search "metal strips". Also, this type of strip is used in chainlink fences.

[@katherinehead8622]

exactly what I needed, would cost 285.00 to replace the one I have

[@TM-iq6sx]

👍😜use a perment marher color the patch meral. Mice you saved me from losing money.

[@dannyhartco1656]

Thanks

[@joshdruxerman8986]

Could a wood dowel be used instead for easier screwing?

[@patricksirk6920]

Id just use a common bolt and nut. Nothing special. And drilling through that metal isn’t so bad. Just get a good bit and spray it with water so it doesn’t get too hot if you need to. You’ll have no problem.

[@patriciabyron2609]

What kind of metal strip did you. Use?

[@patricksirk6920]

Try Amazon. Make sure it’s not too wide. I found this. 4.8 out of 5 stars21 Reviews National Hardware N215-533 4062BC Solid Flat in Plain Steel,3/4X4' 1/8"

[@jerrymiller5140]

Good job, but did I hear waves of water? Why didn't you include a picture of your beach?

[@patricksirk6920]

no beach near me.

[@Alexia-to4oe]

With all that labor work and cost of supplies I’ll just buy a new one.

[@patricksirk6920]

The materials probably cost 10 dollars. The work maybe 3 hours.

[@editorrbr2107]

What is it with this exact same umbrella popping arms all across the country, at the exact same location? LOL.

[@patricksirk6920]

Totally. It happened to us twice. The second time I had to retrieve the umbrella from my roof.😂

[@parsonsmark]

It's been happening to me for years. It's a weak point. The problem is the wind knocks them over. There isn't a good umbrella base I can find. I've been looking for years. Made a few of my own, but I need a good one that won't scratch my pool "cool deck".