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- Pergola. A pergola is a wide-open outdoor embellishment supported by four beams and has no walls. This structure can be freestanding or connected to your home.
- Arbor. It’s easy to confuse an arbor with a pergola because they have the same lattice or trellis design. But what makes the arbor different is that its side also has a lattice framework.
- Pavilion. A pavilion is a fully-covered pitched roof structure with open sides that provides shade as well as shelter from the rain. It is supported by four or, if bigger, six posts.
- Gazebo. The easiest way to differentiate a gazebo and a pavilion is by its shape. The gazebo is a hexagonal or octagonal structure with a fully-closed solid roof that is often added on patios, decks, gardens, or concrete area.
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- The shade structure must effectively resist climatic conditions. A good structure should allow users to enjoy the outdoors in all weather conditions: resisting gusts of wind and precipitation, operate as a barrier against dust, dampen noise, and include UV protection, among others.
- It must maximize the use of space according to the support points, shape, and the size of the shade structure. There are various options that allow us to shade the exterior without hindering or restricting the living space.
- Choose flexible shade structures. If your outdoor space is designed to be used for various functions, we recommend that you choose mobile shade that is easy to open and close.
- If your shade includes fabric, pay special attention to its quality. The fabric of a shade structure is key - apart from determining the general aesthetic of the space, its surface directly receives the impact of the area's climatic conditions.
Oct 5, 2024 · Choosing a shade solution to shield us from the sun requires more than simply opting for a generic structure. It involves understanding how solar angles, seasonal variations, and weather ...
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Sep 18, 2024 · Shade and shelter are important outdoor features. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends you get anywhere between 10 to 20 mcg of vitamin D per day, depending on your age. For people who love the outdoors, this might sound like good news; after all, one of the main ways you can get this vitamin is through the sun’s rays.
- Modern Farmhouse. Exposed beams, board-and-batten detailing and a white-and-black color palette bring farmhouse-inspired style to this covered patioin Austin, Texas, by Double B Design.
- Indoor-Outdoor Living. Indoor living easily moves outdoors at this San Francisco Bay Area home thanks to expansive sliding doors, a new wraparound patio and a cantilevered shade structure.
- Elegance and Style. This covered dining patio in Brookline, Massachusetts, has it all: classic style, room to gather and a lush planted backdrop. Zen Associatesincluded mounted heaters for chillier days and overhead lighting for nighttime dining.
- Rustic Outpost. A modern rustic pergola is the centerpiece of this redesigned backyard near Boulder, Colorado. TLC Gardenstreated the custom structure’s steel frame to match the farmhouse’s color palette, adding wood rafters for shade on hot summer days.
Jun 28, 2024 · Shade structures, fundamentally, are installations designed to protect from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. These structures vary widely in design and materials, but their primary purpose remains consistent: to cast a shadow that provides a cooler, shaded area beneath. Sh shade structures serve a dual purpose at their core, combining ...
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Apr 12, 2024 · Choices of Shade Structure Materials. When selecting the material for your shade sail or structure, you’re presented with various options, each offering its unique benefits. The key materials include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), canvas, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). HDPE is known for its durability and UV ...
