2 Simple Additions To Make Your Deck or Patio More Summer-Friendly

Summer has arrived here in Australia, and with it comes many days and evenings spent outdoors enjoying the warm summer weather. However, sometimes the heat can simply be too intense to spend time outside, particularly during the hottest parts of the day. 

Even covered decks and patios can feel stifling during the midday sun and may not be a very pleasant space to spend time. Fortunately, there are some simple additions that can make your deck or patio a more summer-friendly environment and here are two of them.

1. An outdoor fan

An excellent addition to your outdoor deck or patio area is an outdoor ceiling fan. These are very similar to the indoor models but are generally larger in size to accommodate a larger space. They are also made of sturdier materials to prevent damage caused by exposure to moisture and extremes of hot and cold weather.

An outdoor fan helps to keep your outdoor living space cooler by helping with airflow. On hot days or evenings when there is no breeze, the fan can help force the build-up of hot air out and allow cooler air to flow under the covered space. 

Fans are also helpful if you use a barbecue on your deck. They can help to diffuse smoke that is produced by the burning of fuel, such as wood or coals, or the burning of fats that drip onto the burners if your barbecue is electric or gas-powered.

2. Outdoor blinds

During the often harsh Australian summer, even the early morning and late afternoon can have a serious bite to it. The heat that penetrates the covered area of your deck or patio can become very hot, particularly if you have a concrete or stone base which absorbs the heat. Once the area becomes hot, it can be difficult to cool it down when the air temperature remains hot.

Adding specialised outdoor blinds to the perimeter of your deck or patio area can make an enormous difference in keeping the temperature lower and more hospitable. Add them to the sides of the area that receive both morning and afternoon sun to add shade and prevent heat build-up.

Outdoor blinds are also great for adding privacy to your deck if you have close neighbours. They're also great in winter and can help keep your deck or patio area warm and protect it from rain and cold winds.

Contact a provider of outdoor blinds near you today to learn more.

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