It’s a sweltering summer with record-breaking heat. We’re sure you are trying to find ways to keep cool, just like us. Belgard® has five design ideas for creating outdoor spaces that provide shade and are more comfortable. From outdoor shade products to decking and pools, discover ways to make your backyard more enjoyable even on the hottest days.
Pergolas and Privacy Panels
A pergola like this one made by Barrette Outdoor Living® can provide multiple benefits for a patio or a pool deck. The open-air design of the roof using Decorative Screen Panels allows for breezes to flow through, while providing shade. As the structure itself filters the direct sunlight, it provides the look of a modern outdoor room for visual appeal. The small footprint of this pergola allows it to be assembled quickly and in nearly any outdoor space.
Decorative Screen Panels, like these found at Belgard®, make another fantastic addition in an outdoor space either as a stand-alone structure or when installed as walls to a pergola. They help block sun from coming in on an angle, and you’ll find that they provide privacy with a stylish touch. They can be used alone, attached to a wall, or within Frame Kits. In fact, since they are made to be so versatile, you can cut them to size and paint them any color you like.
Outdoor Living Structures
The benefit of a roofed structure, as opposed to an open-air pergola, is that it provides a little more protection from the elements, including both sun and rain. Although late afternoon sun and driving rain may creep in, you’ll still have increased shelter, as well as additional opportunities for fans, lighting, audio/visual equipment and appliances.
Curtains and Shades
There are a variety of affordable products available that can help you increase the amount of shade in your outdoor living space, particularly during the peak heat of the day. Attractive options include indoor/outdoor curtains, retractable solar shades, and colorful sun canopies. To block the sun, add curtains and solar shades to outdoor living structures. Attach sun canopies to homes, trees and patio columns to provide areas with sun protection.
Composite Decking
Another way to create a more comfortable outdoor environment is to build a deck using decking materials that stay cooler in the sun. You’ll find this with MoistureShield CoolDeck® Technology.
This innovative decking technology reduces heat absorption up to 35%, which will help keep bare feet and paws comfortable while on the deck in the sizzling summer sun. The moisture resistant qualities of this decking allow it to be installed on the water or underwater, which is ideal for a pool deck or lakeside dock.
Install a Pool for Long-Term Enjoyment
For the ultimate way to cool off, install a built-in pool. It will certainly be an exciting project that changes the entire look of your backyard while providing a fun and relaxing way to cool off.Discover countless pool designs when it comes to your outdoor pool planning. For inspiration, see the PebbleTec® Inspiration Photo Gallery. PebbleTec offers a world-renowned line of pebble aggregate pool finishes for designing a beautiful pool for your family to enjoy.
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Keeping cool is a challenge, especially during the hottest days of summer. Having these products in place or installed will help you keep your cool and enjoy more time in your outdoor space. We hope we have helped you find a way to cool off.
Is there an outdoor project that you have recently completed where you provided ways to keep cool using Belgard products? We’d love to hear about it. Please share your inspirational project with us. Tag us at @belgardoutdoorliving on Instagram.
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