How to protect your terrace from the sun and high temperatures?
We look for a respite from the heat and sun exposure, especially in the summer months, under a pergola, umbrella, awning or any structure that provides a cool shade on the terrace where we can enjoy outdoor living at almost any time of the day.
Although we like summer, because we associate it with vacations, good weather, parties, etc., we must always keep in mind that we can suffer from the heat of the sun and its negative effects on the skin. For this reason, creating shaded areas in our garden, rooftop or terrace, is an essential requirement if you want to live outside, regardless of the time, as it also provides shelter solutions on nights when it is colder or a little windy.
Pergolas and awnings for terraces
The designs of the new pergolas seek integration with the environment, creating a game of shadows, pleasant and expanding our space to be able to turn our garden practically into another room of our home.
Although pergolas and awnings are becoming more and more aesthetically pleasing, they can be complemented with multiple decorative elements such as plants (trees, hedges, flowers, etc.) and furniture (tables, chairs, sofas, etc.).
Here are some garden decoration ideas of various styles. You can also see practical ideas such as choosing the ideal awning or taking care of the plants, as well as other ideas to enjoy your outdoor corner.
What should we take into account when choosing our pergola?
There are three basic aspects to take into account to know what type of pergola will adapt better to our garden, terrace, porch or roof:
1.- What will I use the pergola for? We can give many utilities to our pergola since it can be an area where to relax, to be able to read a book calmly, and to be our zone of relaxation, as also it can be a place where to have shade near our swimming pool or a chillout zone or where to celebrate barbecues and to be able to eat outdoors.
2.- In what area do I want to install it? Here we will have to take into account the space we have available as it is a very important requirement when choosing the measures of our pergola.
3.- And last but not least, which is the path that the sun follows? This aspect seems to be taken for granted, but it is a factor to take into account since the main function of a pergola is to provide shade and shelter from the sun.
If you want to know more information about pergolas here you can see different models and styles of pergolas.