Those of us living in the continental United States will experience at least a few days of hot, uncomfortable and humid summers. Only those lucky enough to live in Alaska, or in the sunny, mild state of Hawaii, are able to avoid the extreme swing in temperature.

For the duration of the most sweltering days, many will find it impossible to spend time on the patio or in the backyard for any appreciable time. Children may be in danger of heatstroke. Those seeking to exercise in the open air may find it hard to stay out for long. And people who have energetic and active pets can’t take the pets for much time.

Horticultural hobbyists may find that the intense rays of the sun kills off their beautiful flowers and plants. Although plants require light to grow, they will wilt when exposed to temperatures that are too high. Sometimes the wilting is just a short-term phenomenon as the plant bounces back during the evening when it gets cooler. Other times the wilting and damage is irreversible.

In order to avoid the harsh consequences of stifling summers, people living in houses might think about outdoor shade products for the house. Such products may be divided into three types. The first, a permanent structure that can be attached to a house. The second, an unattached shade which can be moved around. The third, a temperature regulation device, which can mean something as simple as a heavy duty outdoor fan or something more complicated like a misting system.

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 retractable 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.

Protection against the sunlight is but one part of the solution to maintaining safe temperatures in your home exterior and garden. A thermal regulation system, combined with outdoor shades, can really lower the temperature. The most effective product is the outdoor misting system. The installation is complicated, involving the snaking and attachment of thin, specialized hoses around the home exterior. The action of the misting system sends very fine droplets of water into the air. When they evaporate, it leads to removal of heat. Adding an outdoor fan accelerates evaporation and cooling.

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