It is a warm summer day and you are sitting in your garden. But the temperature under your veranda quickly rises and the sunlight is overly bright for your eyes. Fortunately, there are very good solutions for patio awnings. When you think of sun shading, you probably first think of a retractable sun shading screen under your veranda. But did you know there are even more options for creating shade and cooling under your veranda? We discuss the options in this article.
Sun shading above or below the veranda?
Before we go on about the different options for sun shading for your veranda, the question arises: is sun shading above or below your veranda more effective? The answer: if you install sun shading under your veranda, the sun shading will be better protected from dirt and weather influences. Therefore, installing a sun shading screen under the veranda is recommended. This way, you will enjoy a beautiful appearance of the roof of the outdoor space, for an extra long time.
Sun shade under the patio: electrically controlled
Will you opt for manual or automatic sun shade under your patio? Adjusting the sun shading manually is a lot of work if you want to stay in the shade. The sun moves during the day, and you want to adjust the sun shading when it does. There is an ideal solution for that in the form of an electric awning for your veranda: the Gumax® automatic sun shading. The sun shading is operable by individual lane using a remote control. Do you want the lanes half-open or three-quarters open? Everything is possible, and you can set it from the comfort of your chair. This means you always have the right amount of shade, at all times.
An example of a veranda with Gumax® automatic sun shading
The roof type: clear or not
When it comes to a patio awning, it is also important to think carefully about the roof type. In fact, you have two choices for an awning glass patio canopy: clear glass or opal glass. Or you choose a veranda made of opal polycarbonate. When the roof is not clear, it lets in less light, but also less energy. Because the roof panels allow less energy to pass through, it heats up less quickly under the veranda.
Below is an overview of the light transmission and energy transmission of the various roof types of the Gumax® verandas.
Will you opt for an awning glass patio canopy or go for polycarbonate? We explain more about the differences between the materials in the article on glass or polycarbonate as a roof type.
Gumax® Shading Panel: front and side sun shading
Besides electric patio awnings, there is also a very good solution for sun shading on the front and side of the veranda: Gumax® Shading Panels. These are panels with slats that you install under the veranda. The panels provide more shade, shelter and privacy under the veranda. Thanks to the handy rail system, you can easily move the Gumax® Shading Panels to where you want more shade at that moment. This way, you can enjoy the desired comfort under your veranda at any time.
Plants under the veranda
Did you know that plants also provide additional sun shading for your patio? Not only are they green mood makers, but if you put them in strategic places, they also provide more shade. Consider having climbing plants, large plants and shrubs near the veranda. Find more tips in the article on the best plants for under your veranda.
As you can see, there are many more options for a patio awning than you might initially think. See what the possibilities are for your veranda and create a lovely spot in summer.
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