Reclaiming your deck or patio

Need a fresh answer to the old problem of hot, glaring sunlight?

If you’re like most homeowners, when you made the decision to buy your house you were probably influenced by its deck or patio. You thought it would make a great place to relax on summer weekends, as well as a dynamite spot to entertain. If that was the case, there’s a good chance you later found that, and as nice as it looks- the area is useless much of the time because of the hot, glaring sun.

It’s a common problem today, because there are precious few building sites that offer large trees close enough to provide shade for a home’s deck or patio.

Until recently there was little that could be done, short of settling for an umbrella table or an awning, both of which offer only limited shade. Now, however, there’s a modular, retractable canopy system that provides shade for virtually any deck or patio. The whole area can be shaded … any size … any shape. The canopies are extended in only seconds to provide instant, cooling shade. They can also be retracted on overcast days to allow additional light into the area and the home as well.

The canopies, which come in a wide variety of outdoor decorator fabrics, ride in overhead tracks built into a support system in your choice of wood, aluminum or low-maintenance vinyl. There’s a selection of styles, from classic pergolas and sleek Mediterranean designs to a rugged Alpine look. There are even kits to be added to existing pergolas or arbors, to transform them into a great source of shade.

Unlike conventional shade sources, these modular sections are equipped with a patented wind-release device that lets the canopies float freely in the track should high winds arise. This provides important wind protection for the “outdoor room” the system creates.

Installation can be a simple job for any do-it-yourselfer. All the aluminum and vinyl pieces are pre-cut and pre-drilled for easy assembly, and the canopies themselves are pre-assembled. For those who prefer it, a professional installation service is also available.

For further information on this unique shade system contact ShadeTree Retractable Deck & Patio Canopies at 1-800-894-3801. Or visit our website at www.shadetreecanopies.com