Shield Your Patio w/2 Primary Solutions
If you love eating out, patio entertaining and spending time with those you love, there are two primary solutions that will shield your patio (or deck) and let you enjoy yourself more than ever before.
First, is a pergola
distinguished by
an openwork roof.
A pergola is a gorgeous option that allows the sun to shine through the intersecting shade planks.
Second, is a…
…solid covered roof
characteristic of a
pavilion,…
…ramada,
or gazebo.
Pavilions, Ramadas and Gazebos
provide full overhead protection.
Choosing partial or full shade will depend mainly upon your outdoor living space, but also upon the vision and purpose of the area.
Future amentities should be a factor in choosing a latticed or fully covered shelter.
For example, an outdoor television is built-in; protected by an outdoor TV enclosure and a fully covered cabana roof with closable doors.
Here, in this example, the outdoor television needs periodic protection from inclement weather, having an openwork roof.
A standard ShadeScape™ Timber Shelter kit shade plank layout is 85% coverage; the perfect sunlight to shade ratio for human comfort; and the equivalence of a good shade tree.
For an area next to the house, a pergola is an excellent way to provide shade and still let in the beautiful sunshine and fresh, overhead breezes.
A Ramada, Gazebo or Pavilion provide full coverage from the rain and inclement weather.
If full coverage from the rain is not an issue, weaving some canvas or awning fabric strips through the rafters is give additional shade and makes for a stylish statement.
Adding some side curtains can bring a whole new look and style to a pergola, as well as protect from a low evening sun.
Louvered roofs are an alternative on pergolas to enclose the roof from rain.
Or enjoy the best of both,
a fully covered area with a pergola extension.
Patios shielded with both open and closed roof areas are increasing in popularity, A DIY ShadeScape® Timber Kit is designed for each unique patio.
