Royalty or Not, the Sun is Hot! Use an Awning to Keep Outdoor Party Goers Comfortable

“There is no real need for decorations when throwing a barbecue party – let the summer garden, in all its vibrant and luscious splendour, speak for itself.” — Pippa Middleton
Even if you don’t have an exquisitely manicured royal backyard, having BBQs is a great way to enjoy the summer sunshine. Inviting friends and family over for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and a bunch of laughs is always popular but has become a fixture of American summers. In fact, according to the 2012 State of the Barbecue Industry Report Generated by the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, 86% of households own an outdoor grill or barbecue, four percent more than the previous 2009 survey.
Unfortunately, the sun, which many summer gatherings are held to enjoy, can actually be detriment to a BBQ. When it gets too hot out on a deck or in another outdoor space, it is hard to have fun. The best way for homeowners to make sure that their parties are fun events that don’t leave guests sunburned is to install deck awnings. The right window awnings and door awnings can help make sure that the sun, doesn’t get too hot and ruin your fun afternoon.
Patio awnings work well to shield party-goers from the sun during the hottest hours of the day. Between constantly having to squint and worrying about burned foreheads, people who just want to relax might find that the sun, when uninhibited, can actually make a party quite miserable. After all, people can only handle so many cocktails. By installing deck awnings, you won’t have to worry about sun fatigue cutting your party short.
As an added bonus, awnings can actually help keep the interior of your home cool as well. By keeping the sunlight off of the side of the house, they’ll lower the temperature and ease the burden on your AC. So not only will the provide a bit of protection from the sun, they’ll also turn your living room into a cooler oasis while assisting in lowering monthly utility bills.
It might seem contradictory that the sun can ruin an outdoor party, but when the temperature rises, that is exactly what happens. So with the calendar turning to May and grills being pulled out of the garage, now is the time for homeowners to install deck awnings that give them the outdoor space they’ll need to host fun and relaxing summer parties — even if the only Royals in attendance are on the radio. Read more about this topic at this link.