Many Australians want to take advantage of the warm and lovely weather their country is gifted with, and so comes the need for some to build outdoor structures for their homes like patio, decks, and porches. That concept leads to another thought – complementing their porches and patios with the right outdoor furniture and accessories such as outdoor shades, screens, and blinds.
But more than just a trend or luxury, outdoor shades and blinds do come with benefits that not everyone realizes. Below are top benefits of supplementing your patios with outdoor pvc blinds and shades.
Comfort
Summer days are for relaxations and enjoying outdoor activities that can go from going to beach, or just merely lounging in your porch or patio with a good book in hand. However, it is difficult to have an outdoor moment when the sun is glaring right into your face. Sunburns and skin cancers are all linked to being directly exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. Covering your porch with outdoor shades and blinds for comfort is a way to make the most out of your outdoor moments.
Sun Protection
Skin isn’t the only thing that needs to be protected from the sun. Aside from the obvious culprits (water, stains, and dirt), your patio furniture can also be damaged by the sun. Do you notice how chairs and sofa fade fast during summer? Overexposure to sunlight, or any visible light, can cause fabric damage, discoloration, and fading to your furniture. And if you have wood furniture? You have to store some sealants to fight against UV rays.
On the other hand, installing outdoor shades and blinds can be a more permanent solution for both wood and fabric furniture.
Extended Privacy
Glass walls, doors, and balconies are lovely, but they deny you of privacy at the same time. This is particularly true for those who live in snuggled up neighborhoods. Outdoor shades that you can pull up or down at your convenience is the answer to get your privacy back, without the need to give up your outdoor structure.
Saves up energy
To save a huge percentage on your electric bill, your outdoor air conditioner or fan can work together with outdoor shades to cool down your place. Outdoor shades are capable of cooling down the interior of place they’re attached to because of their capability to block out the sun’s heat.
Aesthetic Benefits
Outdoor shades and blinds come in various designs to match your home’s overall style, and could serve complements or replacements to your existing window treatments.
To find out how to best transform your outdoor area, let Accolade Screens do the work for you with our free measure and quote.
It’s good to know that you can stop your furniture from fading as fast and prevent the sun’s harmful rays from giving you a sunburn if you have outside blinds put up. This is a great idea because on days that aren’t too sunny you can simply put the blinds away and once it gets too intense you just put them back. It’s a great way to enjoy the sun moderately enough so that it doesn’t leave lasting negative effects on your skin or on your furniture.
I like what you said about getting outdoor blinds so that you can protect your patio furniture from the sun. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to enjoy her yard more in the coming months. I’ll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for getting outdoor blinds installed to help with this.