Controlling light is an important aspect for making our patio inviting and practical as an outside room. At certain times of the year, sunlight comes slanting into the patio at a blinding angle. This is especially true from late summer to early spring here in the San Francisco Bay Area.
My husband researched solutions and came up with outdoor shades from coolaroo.com. The shade fabric is breathable, comes in several colors and levels of UV protection (50, 64, and 84), and is long-lasting. Shades come in the form of blinds, sails, gazebos, and umbrellas. We chose the rollup style, and purchased two six-foot shades and a twelve-foot shade for maximum control and adjustability. As the sun moves across the sky, we can raise and lower the right shade at the right time. Besides controlling light, the fabric lets a breeze through in hot weather, and blocks wind in cool weather.
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| Outside shades enable us to control light on the patio |
His solution enables us to enjoy the patio throughout the year, whether escaping light and heat in summer, or wrapped in down blankets and layers of wool and fleece in winter!
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