{"product_id":"fan-style-cantilever-umbrella-weight-plates-4-panel-hdpe-220lbs-black","title":"Fan-Style Cantilever Umbrella Weight Plates, 4-Panel HDPE, Refillable to 220 lbs, Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-overview\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFan-Style Cantilever Umbrella Weight Plates — 4-Panel HDPE, Refillable to 220 lbs, Built-In Spouts, Stackable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA cantilever or offset umbrella with an under-weighted cross base tips over in moderate wind — a safety hazard and a frustrating recurring problem. Homeowners and patio owners who already have a cross-base cantilever umbrella stand and need to add serious ballast weight without replacing the entire base will find these 4-panel fan-style HDPE weight plates designed as a direct add-on solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe set includes four fan-shaped HDPE weight plates sized to fit over the arms of a standard cantilever umbrella cross base (38.2 × 38.2 × 3.0 inches assembled). Empty weight is 13.43 lbs total. Each plate features a built-in spout with a twist-off leak-proof cap for filling with water or sand — reaching up to 120 lbs per plate with water, and a total filled weight of up to 220 lbs across all four plates with sand. The HDPE construction is UV-resistant, crack-resistant, and deformation-resistant through extended outdoor exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCompatible with cantilever and offset umbrella cross bases. Cross base and umbrella are not included — weight plates only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-compat\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-compat-icon\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n    Designed to fit over the arms of a standard cantilever umbrella cross base. \u003cstrong\u003eCross base and umbrella not included — weight plates only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill with water (up to 120 lbs per plate) or sand (up to 220 lbs total) for maximum stability.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e✅ Key Features of These Fan-Style Cantilever Umbrella Weight Plates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"hdiy-features\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefillable to 220 lbs Total Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the four fan-shaped plates is fillable with water or sand. Water filling reaches up to 120 lbs per plate; sand filling achieves a total weight of up to 220 lbs across all four plates — providing the ballast needed to keep cantilever and offset umbrellas stable in breezy outdoor conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Spouts with Leak-Proof Twist-Off Caps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plate features an integrated fill spout with a twist-off cap that creates a watertight seal once closed. This allows quick, mess-free filling and draining without tools, and prevents leakage onto the patio surface during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🌀\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan-Shaped Design for Cross Base Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The four fan-shaped plates are contoured to fit over the arms of a standard cantilever umbrella cross base, distributing weight evenly across all four arms for balanced, stable ballast without shifting or rocking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-Resistant, Crack-Resistant HDPE Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-density polyethylene resists UV rays, cracking, and deformation through extended outdoor exposure. The black color is fade-resistant, maintaining its appearance through sun, rain, and seasonal temperature changes without rust or corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStackable for Compact Off-Season Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e When not in use, drain the plates and stack all four together for compact storage in a garage, shed, or closet. The lightweight empty weight (13.43 lbs total) makes the drained plates easy to carry and reposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🌊\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Before Filling:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 13.43 lbs empty, the four plates are easy to carry and position on your cross base before filling. Move them to the garden, yard, or poolside, then fill on-site to avoid carrying heavy weight across the patio.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-list\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e📦 What's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFan-shaped HDPE weight plates × 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in fill spouts with twist-off caps (integrated into each plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-usecases\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e🎯 Who Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-usecase-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e🎂\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCantilever \u0026amp; Offset Umbrella Owners with Existing Cross Bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIf your cantilever umbrella cross base is under-weighted and the umbrella tips or wobbles in moderate wind, these weight plates add up to 220 lbs of ballast directly to your existing base without replacing the entire stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-usecase-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e🏊\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePoolside \u0026amp; Patio Owners\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePosition the weight plates on your existing cross base on concrete pool decking, pavers, or wood decking. Fill with water for easy on-site weight and drain before moving or storing at the end of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-usecase-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Lawn Users\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAdd ballast weight to a cantilever umbrella cross base positioned on grass or soft ground where the base alone provides insufficient stability in wind. The fan-shaped plates distribute weight evenly across all four base arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-usecase-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Outdoor Hosts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDrain and stack the four plates at the end of the outdoor season for compact off-season storage. The lightweight empty plates are easy to carry to and from storage, making seasonal setup and takedown practical without heavy lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCantilever Umbrella Weight Plates (Add-On)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCantilever and offset umbrella cross bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase \/ Umbrella Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — weight plates only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembled Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.2 × 38.2 × 3.0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEmpty Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.43 lbs (all 4 plates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Filled Weight (water)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 120 lbs per plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Filled Weight (sand, total)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 220 lbs (all 4 plates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 fan-shaped plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFill Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in spout with twist-off leak-proof cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrack Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStackable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — disassembles for compact storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFill Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater or sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatio, garden, lawn, poolside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDoes this include the cross base or umbrella?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the four fan-shaped weight plates only. The cantilever umbrella cross base and umbrella are not included. These plates are designed as an add-on weight set for an existing cross base stand. Ensure your cross base arm dimensions are compatible with the fan-shaped plate design before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I fill and drain the plates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach plate has a built-in fill spout with a twist-off cap. To fill, remove the cap, insert a funnel or hose, fill with water or sand to the desired level, and twist the cap back on to create a watertight seal. To drain, position the plate over a drain or bucket, remove the cap, and allow the water to flow out. Sand will need to be scooped out manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs water or sand better for filling these plates?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater is easier to add and drain on-site, making it more convenient for seasonal use or frequent repositioning. Sand provides a higher total filled weight (up to 220 lbs vs. approximately 120 lbs per plate with water) and is better for maximum stability in consistently windy locations. Sand is also less likely to leak if a cap is not fully tightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWill these plates fit my cantilever umbrella cross base?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fan-shaped plates are designed to fit over the arms of a standard cantilever umbrella cross base. Compatibility depends on the arm width and spacing of your specific cross base model. Measure your cross base arm dimensions and compare to the assembled plate dimensions (38.2 × 38.2 in) before purchasing to confirm fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave these plates outdoors year-round?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HDPE material is UV-resistant, crack-resistant, and weatherproof, making it suitable for year-round outdoor exposure. However, in freezing climates, water-filled plates should be drained before temperatures drop below freezing to prevent cracking from ice expansion. Sand-filled plates are generally safe to leave outdoors through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow do I store these plates when not in use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrain all four plates completely and allow them to dry. Stack the four fan-shaped plates together — they nest compactly for storage in a garage, shed, or closet. The empty weight of 13.43 lbs total makes the stack easy to carry to and from storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWill these plates keep my umbrella stable in wind?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fully filled with sand (up to 220 lbs total), these plates provide substantial ballast weight for most cantilever and offset umbrellas in moderate wind conditions. For very large umbrellas (13 ft+) or consistently high-wind locations, additional anchoring measures may be needed. Always close your umbrella during strong wind events regardless of base weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAre these plates compatible with center-pole patio umbrellas?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are specifically designed for cantilever and offset umbrella cross bases, which have four arms extending outward from a central hub. They are not designed for center-pole umbrella bases, which typically use a different base geometry. Check your umbrella base type before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-cta\"\u003e🛒 Add to cart above and give your cantilever umbrella the ballast weight it needs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HomeDIYer","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":52423508459794,"sku":"W2505P446053","price":71.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/8936\/1682\/files\/e60a0c4be195434e9ecab4a1c7465cad.jpg?v=1782455954","url":"https:\/\/homediyer.com\/products\/fan-style-cantilever-umbrella-weight-plates-4-panel-hdpe-220lbs-black","provider":"HomeDIYer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}