What is a Patio Canopy?
Summer is nearly here. Now is the time to prepare your outdoor living space. The right outdoor living space can be used three seasons of the year in most areas. The basic necessity for your patio area is a canopy or an awning. A canopy offer more flexibility because it can be placed anywhere you want it. It has four, usually metal, posts and an all weather canvas covering. While an awning, has two, usually metal, posts and is attached on one side to your house. The awning covering is made of the same all weather canvas covering as used with canopies. Having shade makes your patio pleasant during the day by lowering the temperature signicantly for you and your guests. This is especially helpful when the kids want to stay in the pool longer than you want to stay in the sun. A patio canopy is also an attractive patio feature at night by designating that area as an outside living room. This area is then semi-separated from the rest of the yard and can be enjoyed for entertaining. Add a table, chairs, and some candles and you have a romantic dinner, a fun family dinner, or an adventure, backyard camping dinner for the kids, whichever that evenings call for. And it all starts with a canopy.
When looking for the right canopy or awning for you, the most important considerations are the size needed and a high quality covering. A lessor quality covering can last only a year in areas with strong weather conditions. After those needs have been met, the fun details can be focused on such as color, cut, and design. Just as you add design inside your home, you can have the same level of elegance and personality in your outdoor living space. By using an awning or canopy you are essentially extending the usable space of your home. Make it your own and use it.
A patio canopy is a covering which is designed to extend over a patio, providing shade in a hot climate, or protection from rain and the elements. There are a number of different styles of patio canopy which can go with an assortment of decorating styles. Home supply stores and hardware stores are a good resource for patio canopies, and it is also possible to order customized versions from companies which specialize in patio furnishing and accessories. The simplest form of a patio canopy is simply a shade umbrella which can be mounted on a table or in a stand to offer some shade and protection from the elements. Shade umbrellas can also be closed up and removed, which can be very convenient in an environment where people might want a mixture of shelter and full exposure. Canvas is a classic material for a patio umbrella, and it may be weather treated so that it can endure rainy weather. It is also possible to find roll-out shades which attach to a structure and clip into a pole. These
