How to create shade on your terrace?
You're the proud owner of a terrace, garden or other outdoor area adjoining your property. You want to enjoy it all year round, and rightly so! A terrace in fine weather is a peaceful place to relax. A terrace in the middle of summer, when the heat is scorching, is much less pleasant. Let's take a look at how to create shade on your terrace so that you can enjoy it even in the hottest weather.
Shade your terrace with sustainable installations
There are a number of solutions for shading your exterior that will add character to your property. And because they're durable, they're available all year round, whatever the weather, season or climate.
A pergola for modern, elegant style
The pergola is the most complete installation. Not only does it provide shade for your terrace or part of your garden, it also has a multitude of options. You can turn your outside space into a real living space!
You can choose a lean-to pergola as an extension of your house. If you want a choice of location, a freestanding pergola is perfect! Whatever type of pergola you choose, you can add a whole range of equipment. Practical and intelligent, they will give your pergola added value. Whether it's adding light, heating, a bay window or misting devices, you can make your terrace shelter a unique, personalised space.
The top-of-the-range solution is to opt for a bioclimatic pergola. Pergola with adjustable slats: Bio+ bioclimatic pergola system. It combines performance, energy savings and efficiency. Its design adapts to any exterior and its adjustable slats let you tame the natural elements.
An awning for outdoor protection on demand
Awnings are manual or motorised folding arm awnings. It consists of an anti-UV fabric and two articulated arms. As well as providing shade on your terrace, it protects you from the rain. An awning can also be used to cool the inside of the house by providing shade. Its width, between 3 and 7 metres, is suitable for both small and large terraces. The overhang should be around one metre longer than the shaded area required. If you install an awning with an overhang of 4 metres, you'll get around 3 metres of shade.
When it comes to awning fabric, there are three main materials:
- micro-perforated fabric ;
- acrylic fabric ;
- polyester fabric.
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