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How Can I Keep my Composite Deck Cool in the Summer?

The best place to spend the summertime is outdoors. After the cold autumn and winter seasons, it’s nice to take in some of the warm sunlight. For many people, it’s time to do parties and get-togethers in their garden. However, homeowners who have composite decking may face the problem of overheating. If you’re one of these people, what can you do?

Keeping it Cool During the Summer

A decking area that is too hot is a no-no during summer. If your garden decking is warming up because of the summer’s heat, don’t worry! There are many ways to cool down your deck, making your summertime a more enjoyable one. Here are some of the helpful tips and decking design ideas that you can follow to cool your deck down.

1 Artificial and Natural Shade

If your patio has no roof covering, it can warm up fast. To counter this, you can set up some shade, either artificial or natural. For natural shade, you can plant trees and plants to cover you from the sun. Not only that, but plants are also known to lower the temperature. Some experts even believe that planting trees can increase your house value! So when it gets hot, don’t forget to add some greenery.

If you don’t have access to plants or perhaps wait for them to grow, which takes a while, you can use artificial shade. If you have limited outdoor space, a simple umbrella will do the trick. Otherwise, you can instead build a fancy pergola. If you want the DIY route, you can use colourful furniture to shade areas of your decking. Not only will they keep the deck clean, but they’re also excellent decorations that give more life to your outdoor space.

2 Fans of All Types

Feeling hot this summer can be solved by using a lot of fans. A typical fan will do wonders during a hot summer day. Aside from these types of fans, you can also use outdoor fans or even commercial fans. However, if you want to get extra fancy, you can opt for a misting fan. Connected to your plumbing system or a water source, misting fans spray jets of cooling water, effectively lowering the temperature.

3 Keep Hot Things Away

If you have a grill or a kitchen in your outdoor space, you might also want to move them as far as possible. These contribute to the rising temperature. If that’s not possible, try limiting your cooking outside. Aside from that, you may also want to avoid the sun. To do this, you may need to arrange your furniture in a way that the sunlight won’t reach you.

4 Choose the Correct Materials for Outdoor Furniture

If you have outside furniture, it’s also crucial to choose the correct type. There are many kinds of outdoor furniture that are specially made to resist the hot summer days. Avoid synthetic fibres, as they can heat up fast and cause skin irritation. Instead, choose natural fabrics.

5 Garden Parasol

Garden parasols are great for any weather, they are mainly placed over garden furniture or seating areas to shade and protect when relaxing or dinning and can be used in the summer or winter. Another great benefit to adding a garden parasol is the aesthetic it provides on an overall finished deck, as you can see from the image on the right of a customer project, adding a garden parasol doesn’t only provide protection from the sun or rain, it can also add aesthetic value to your deck.

 

 

6 Correct Colour is Crucial

Aside from the material of choice, the colour also contributes to a cooler garden decking. How so? Have you ever wondered why wearing dark clothes makes you hot? It’s because dark colours absorb more light. More light means more heat. The same principle applies to deck materials, meaning that the darker your deck is, the hotter it will get. If you’re choosing plastic or composite decking, opt for light and cool shades. It will significantly reduce the temperature during hot seasons.

Of course, it also applies to the outside furniture. If you have couches, chairs, and pillows, consider changing their covers to a lighter one. If your deck is within walls, think about repainting them so they won’t absorb too much light.

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