The summer is the best time to have fun with friends or family in the garden. There’s nothing like a weekend drink with your loved ones to end the week in style. The only drawback: is the sun. Indeed, the sun’s rays can be unpleasant for some people.
This is one of the reasons why more and more people are choosing to install cool shade in their gardens. For this, you have many possibilities. Traditional pergolas, retractable, bioclimatic, or even shade sails, zoom on the accessories that will make your summer a success. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this blog and learn some of the things you need to know about pergolas.
Traditional pergolas
Pergolas are open structures in the middle of the garden or leaning against the wall of the terrace. It is the most classic of the shading devices because they protect well from the attack of solar rays. Traditional pergolas are mostly leaning or self-supporting and are often made of aluminum or wood.
The advantage of this type of pergola is that it allows vegetation, such as climbing plants, to grow to give a beautiful green effect. Unfortunately, this positive point can become a significant area of improvement. Indeed, as soon as spring comes to an end, the plants die, and the shelter loses its splendor.
Retractable pergolas
The retractable pergolas are the new face of this range. They have the same functionalities as their counterparts, except that they take up little space. The operation is basic: the canvas on its roof is guided by slides, rolls up, and/or unrolls in a protective box to let the light through.
In addition, retractable pergolas are only available with a slope to facilitate the drainage of rainwater. They are perfect for modern villas by the sea. Please note that retractable pergolas can only be installed against a wall, against your house’s facade, and their installation requires the expertise of a professional in creating protective fabric.
Bioclimatic pergolas
Bioclimatic pergolas or pergolas with adjustable blades allow you to enjoy the terrace or garden all year round. However, this is not the only advantage they offer. Above all, they allow you to save a lot of energy. The main feature that will help you recognize bioclimatic pergolas is their roof with adjustable slats.
Tip: If you want to have an ecological impact on the environment, bioclimatic pergolas are the best choice. These can be adapted to all styles of environment and this, according to the weather. Thus, you can orient the slats as you wish in summer or winter. In concrete terms, simply open the slats if you want to sunbathe in the cooler seasons. On the other hand, if the sun is strong during the summer season, you can retract them.
Shade sails
These are the latest in home shading devices. Currently, they meet a great success by their atypicalism and their simplicity. Shade sails are huge canvases that protect you from the sun without the need to take care of them all the time. They are ideal for lounging in the sun or having a romantic lunch.
One of the advantages of this sail is that it adapts to all surfaces. In fact, you can buy various sizes of shade cloths depending on your needs and the area to be covered. They serve both as solar protection, but also as a privacy screen. There are different types of shade cloths:
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- Water repellent or waterproof sails that protect from rain, strong winds, and UV rays
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- The openwork or permeable sails protect only from UV rays and a little rain.
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