Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Summer sun is fun, but what happens when you want to retreat from the heat? Below are five deck shade solutions to help provide coverage all season long.

Canopy awning. Looking for semi-permanent shade? These fabric-roofed structures are attached to a free-standing frame that you bolt to your deck for year-round coverage.

Oversized patio umbrella. If you’re looking for a simple version of the canopy awning, try an oversized patio umbrella that will give you feet of shade, but need not be bolted down like the awning.

Shade cloth. These durable strips of cloth can be strung from the corners of your deck to provide cooling coverage.

Retractable awnings. Similar to shade cloths, these accordion-style awnings can be pulled in our out at your leisure.

Portable shade canopy. Also known as “easy ups,” these four point square structures can be set up on the deck and removed when no longer needed.

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