When you are designing the perfect relaxing garden, you need to give some consideration to comfort levels. This means buying garden furniture that feels good to sit on, but it also means thinking about other factors that can affect comfort. Here are some reasons to invest in a garden shade.
Sun protection
We all love a bit of sunshine – but sitting in the full glare of it isn’t always pleasant. Adding a shade to your seating area will protect people from prolonged exposure to harsh sun rays. After all, nothing will spoil a garden party quite like sunburn or heatstroke.
Furniture protection
Humans are not the only ones that can be protected by a shade – it can also help to shield your outdoor furniture. The UV rays emitted by the sun can do a lot of damage over the long term. If you own wood or rattan garden furniture, they can lead to fading and cracking. Eventually, your furniture will take on a worn appearance. This can be avoided with a good quality shade.
Energy efficiency
Energy costs are something we all have to worry about, but a shade can help you to cut your costs. This is because it will lower temperatures in areas around it as well as immediately beneath it. By blocking off direct sunlight, a shade will stop the accumulation of heat. The effect of this will be a reduction in temperatures indoors and less need for air conditioning.
Now you know why a shade is an essential addition to your garden!
