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Custom Gazebo Canopy
Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mr.Green | Edit No comments Leave a comment
Coolaroo Shade Fabric Heavy 84% to 90% UV Block 6 Feet by 15 Feet Wheat
Product Type: Lawn & Patio
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Coolaroo...
Features
Unique Coolaroo knitted fabric, measures 3-feet when folded
84% to 90% UV Block!
Resists mold and mildew
Protects from heat and sun damage
Double cooling factor to reduce energy costs
How To Personalize Outdoor Canopies Outdoor canopies and awnings can be very useful for
homeowners. They provide sun protection and shade on hot summer afternoons. For outdoor
dogs and other animals, they make great shelters as well. Whatever you use the canopies for,
decorating them can be a way to personalize them and make them feel more like an area of your
home.
One quick and easy way to decorate the canopies is to paint the poles. Choose a color that
matches or goes well with the exterior of your house. You could even use smaller brushes and
paint pictures and designs onto them. Personalize them however you see fit.
Using mosquito netting, you could also enclose the canopy. This will create a bug free
atmosphere where you'll be free to relax or read in peace. Use sturdy rope to tie the netting to
the top of the poles. You could also use Velcro to affix the two to each other. This method will
ensure that bugs have a harder time getting in.
Add patio chairs and other furniture to make the area more relaxing. A hammock will give you a comfortable place to enjoy your yard from underneath the
canopy's protection. A sturdy table and some chairs will allow you and your friends to have a small cookout without worrying about sunburns.
To give the outdoor canopy an even more personalized feel, add small stones or gravel underneath it. Spreading the rocks around will create the illusion of a floor.
If applied evenly, they will also allow any furniture that is used a more sturdy ground. There are thousands of different colored stones to choose from, pick some
that will accentuate your yard.
Lastly, add some light to the area by installing lanterns and other fixtures. You could hang some around the canopy's support beams or hang a few lanterns from
its poles. If your's is up against the home, use certain hooks to install solar powered lights. Adding light to the space will make sure that it can be utilized at
night too.
There are many various advantages to installing outdoor canopies in a yard. If you're looking for shade and protection for your outdoor parties and relaxing
afternoons, look no further. They can also be decorated in order to mesh better with your home and yard. In just a few short hours the structure's poles can be
painted or a few lights can be hung.
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