For people living in most of the U.S., the two exceptions being the Alaska, the most northern state, and the calm, moderate state of Hawaii, summers will include a period of sweltering, uncomfortable weather
During the hottest days, it becomes uncomfortable to spend time outside the house. Families with children won't be able to spend time playing in the open air. People will find it difficult to exercise by taking walks or running. Pets and their owners will have a hard time taking advantage of the outdoors.
Hobbyist gardeners may be struck by the fact that overly intense sunshine has the effect of destroying their handiwork. While plants do need sunlight to thrive, excessively high temperatures and heat will cause them to droop and wilt. If the gardener is fortunate, the drooping is temperature and the plant will recover. Otherwise damaged plants may be lost forever.
Home owners may want to think hard about how to protect themselves and their gardens or backyards from the damage caused by the worst of summer. One answer lies in outdoor shade accessories, which can be thought of as belonging to three categories. The first are the permanent shades which can be attached to the structure of the house. The second are the portable shades that can be set up and taken down quickly. The third are temperature conditioning systems, such as outdoor misting systems or outdoor fans.
Fixed outdoor shades include gazebos, pergolas, and awnings. The awning is perhaps the simplest yet most versatile of the three. When placed over an entrance or a window, a retratable awning can cover a large area, perhaps even extending partly over the yard or garden area. The advantage of fixed structures is that they are always ready-to-use. Electronic and mechanical add-ons mean that awnings can be opened at a push of a button. The disadvantage is that the costs of such fixed outdoor shades are very high.
In the free or portable shade group, the most popular item may be the outdoor umbrella. The outdoor umbrella is most frequently found near the pool because it's easy to set up and provides benefits immediately to people using the pool. Two other major kinds of portable shades should be mentioned. The freestanding awning is a portable version of the fixed structure discussed earlier. It usually rests on wheels which allow it to be moved around easily. The canopy is another commonly used outdoor shade. It can be set up for both small and large events, functioning as a tent-like structure to protect people underneath.
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