Sitting on your patio during the summer is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Maybe you’re relaxing with a glass of lemonade, reading your next favorite book, playing a board game with family or eating breakfast on Sunday morning. There’s a breeze in the air, and birds are singing. Nothing could ruin your peace and contentment — until the sun becomes just the tiniest bit too hot.
Feeling too warm or straining your eyes can quickly sour a summer day. A patio cover can help you enjoy the best of both worlds. You can take full advantage of your patio and spend as much of the summer as possible outside without getting overheated, straining your eyes or becoming uncomfortable. Explore the benefits of shade and how a patio cover can enhance your patio space.
Shade Prevents Overheating
We all love the feeling of the sun on our faces — especially after the harsh winters we’re used to in Central Pennsylvania. Whether you’re heading to the pool, laying on a towel in your backyard, going on a hike or enjoying lunch on your patio, nothing compares to feeling the sun on your skin on a summer day.
However, we all need relief from the rays every once in a while. Shade can help you feel cooler and prevent overheating, especially if you plan to be outside for a long time. When you sit in a shaded area, you can avoid overheating and its complications — including heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
While shade does not reduce outdoor temperatures, being out of direct sunlight can make the air feel 10-15 degrees cooler. If you want a refuge from the heat, a patio cover can provide a solution. You can step out from under the shade after you’ve cooled off and retreat back into the cool when you’ve reached your sun limit.
Our Eyes Love Shade
Protecting our eyes from the sun is important. Too much sun can damage the eye’s surface tissues, lens and cornea. It can also lead to issues down the road, like cataracts and eye cancers. You can put on your favorite sunglasses or throw on a brimmed hat to protect your eyes from sunlight, but if you want to shield your eyes without the accessories, sitting in a shaded area is an excellent idea.
Stepping into the shade means you do not have to strain your eyes to see, and it allows you to feel more comfortable during the brightest days. Patio covers provide shade so that you can head outside even when you cannot find your favorite hat.
With a patio cover, you can also fully experience the outdoors without that golden sunglass filter, and you can protect your eyes in the meantime.
Experience Shade When You Install a Patio Cover
At PAsunrooms, our patio covers allow you to relax outside while protecting your eyes and remaining comfortable. Our patio covers are available in Studio and Cathedral designs and come in low-maintenance finishes like White, Bronze and Sandstone. Add customized elements like skylights or a ceiling fan for maximum comfort. Visit one of our design centers for more inspiration!
Summer is right around the corner. Make your patio the go-to hangout spot with family and the ideal location for enjoying the outdoors on your own. Contact PAsunrooms for a free estimate or give us a call at 717-564-2244!
