It says fiberglass ribs on the description. Are they fiberglass or aluminum?
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Please aware that only sold by Amazon.com is authentic Tropishade lighted umbrella. There are some 3rd party company sell non-Tropishade umbrella but claimed it's Tropishade umbrellas. All Tropishade lighted umbrella is aluminum ribs with Tropishade trademark on umbrella. It's better to wait when Amazon.com is available for sell this item again and do not buy from 3rd party seller otherwise you will disappointed, Good luck,
1000630
Honestly, I do not know the difference. I assume that is what they are since they are shown as that in the product description. I have had the umbrella for two years approximately and it has/is holding up just fine. I always close my umbrella and tie it at night most all the time and I always close and tie it if we get a storm. Bad winds can break many an umbrella, regardless of construction I have learned....the hard way!! Lol! Sorry, not much help on the rib info!
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These are stainless steel. Originally I purchased aluminum and had to discard them.
152194
I think they were aluminum. There's a foot of snow out there; so you have to wait until spring for a definitive answer from me! Good luck in your search :)
767152
They are made of metal. Not aluminum. They are heavier than that. More likely zinc or a zinc alloy. They seem very durable and the finish is good. I put mine on some old kitchen cabinets that I painted and put up in the garage. They look very nice.
92489
I believe they are aluminum. Have only had for about 6 months and they seem to be doing just fine.
1794184
It's more of a fiberglass but not sure if I recommend buying it. I bought a set of them last year and two have already cracked.
92488
Yes, aluminum with a ceramic cooking surface. They are lightweight, but they cook fine. I've only had them for about a month, and haven't had any problems with them.
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I still have the box the cooling racks came in but it doesn't say what they're made of! My guess is they're aluminum or chrome and with that being said I don't know if they could withstand the heat using them as a baking rack, but you have 3 of them so you could chance it if you wanted to. Hope this helps.
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They're metal. I would have guessed aluminum, but they're ferrous so probably some alloy.
1425128
From all that I have read, it is PA and TPR rubber, whatever they are. No mention of fiberglass at all.
2227266
Depenends what material you get. Steel, aluminum, or stainless. They are painted.
946253
Looks like aluminum. Conducts heat (cold) like it, too. Not a problem in use, unless you're totally opposed to aluminum in food prep.
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None of the above. I am assuming aluminum. They are non-ferrus (don't come to a magnet) and they are silver in color. -best I got, sorry.
2261224
Inside they are stainless (ceramic). I think the outside bottom is aluminium.
456203
No they are aluminum. What you are seeing are plastic sleeves that were there I assume for shipping.
1519819
Appears to be some type of composite or maybe fiberglass for the cross bars and aluminum for the brackets. They install easily although take your time as there is a front and back and left and right. I replaces the provided screws with socket head screws.
543164
I'm not certain but I know it's not aluminum, not the one we bought and it's some form of cast iron but it's been awhile since we bought it, you should ask the seller, they should know that answer best.