Garden Structures That Add a Cooling Effect
Posted on: 17 November 2018
It may be true that plenty of external structures in your garden will look cool but do they afford any cooling effect? These days, homeowners have plenty of choices when it comes to physical constructions which make the garden more inviting because they offer shade. The Australian sun is known all over the world for its intense heat, especially in the northern part of the country, and installing a structure or two in your garden which offers a break from its rays can be highly beneficial. Not only does it mean that you will enjoy our own garden more in the summer months, but it also makes your garden more pleasant for guests when they come over, perhaps to enjoy a barbecue with you.
What garden structures should you be considering having installed if you want a cooler place to be outside?
Pergolas
A pergola installation is a great way of bringing some formality to your garden's design whilst still making a shaded area. Unlike other, closed structures, a pergola's design is open which allows cooling air to pass through freely. In addition, it will have an open roof through which you can trail climbing plants that add a dappled shade below. This is a superb way of making a shady spot away from the main building of your home as well as adding a focal point in your garden.
Awnings
If you have a patio that heats up during the day and then continues to act like a radiator in the evening, then the best thing you can do is to prevent the sun from hitting it in the middle of the day. An awning installation is a perfect way of doing this. You lower it during the hottest part of the day and then roll it back later on if wanted. A good awning contractor can even make products that are made-to-measure for your patio as well as providing you with accessories like motorised raising and lowering mechanisms.
Summerhouses
These delightful garden structures offer great storage for things like outdoor furniture as well as providing shade. If you opt for a glazed one, then ensure you fit curtains and air vents so that it doesn't get too hot inside when it is not in use. The best ones for creating shade have an overhang at the front of the structure which allows you to sit underneath, outside but clear of the sun's direct rays.
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