Enjoy the Outdoors Year-Round: Exploring Outdoor Covers

When you have a deck or patio, you want to maximize your use of the space. This is particularly true if you enjoy being outdoors. Adding an outdoor cover like an arbor or a pergola can help you enjoy your deck, regardless of the weather.

Arbor and Pergola

An arbor is a great way to add more natural beauty to your patio. Arbors typically have a latticework top, which can allow plants to grow on the structure.

Pergolas are similar, although they are usually larger. Arbors often have an arched roof while pergolas typically have a flat roof.

In addition to looking attractive, a patio cover can provide extra shade, which is helpful during Texas summers. Both arbors and pergolas are helpful if you have a larger deck or patio.

Beat the Heat 

An outdoor cover can lower the temperature on your patio or deck by several degrees. The shade it provides can also make it feel much cooler, up to 10 to 15 degrees, because it blocks the sun.

Texas heat can be brutal, with temperatures frequently rising to the upper 90s, and even the 100s on the hottest days of the year. The shade and lower temperatures provided by an outdoor cover can allow you to enjoy your outdoor space during the summer.

Protect Your Furniture

Even if your patio furniture is weather-resistant, it will begin to wear if it’s constantly exposed to the elements. You’ll also have to worry about your furniture being very hot in the summer and wet after rain.

Adding a roof to your patio allows your furniture to last longer, and keeps it looking great as time goes by.

Add Entertainment

A fully waterproof patio allows you to add some entertainment if you wish. You can add a T.V., stereo system, and other devices if you want. This can make your time outdoors more enjoyable, and encourage your family to use the space more often.

Accessible Nature

A covered deck or patio allows you to enjoy nature while still being comfortable. You’ll have an area that provides some shielding from the elements, while still being outside.

Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce depression, anxiety, and anger. It also improves focus and concentration.

Outdoor Covers with Decathalon Construction

Are you dreaming of a deck cover or arbors in Dallas? Contact Decathalon Construction deck installers in McKinney, TX. Our skilled installers use premium wood and provide quality craftsmanship. Our services include pergolas, balcony and deck installation, trellises, and more. Contact us to learn more about our services, and learn what we can do for you.