There’s many reasons why Calgary is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and high on many immigrants’ list of attractions is the sunshine. In any given year, Calgary residents will see over 300 days of sunshine, making it the sunniest place to live in the country. However, its location at the base of the Rocky Mountains means that it’s also known as the Windy City, and you still get plenty of bugs that spoil your outdoor living in the summer months. However, a patio cover is the perfect way to fall in love with outdoor living and make the best of all of those sunny days.
Benefits Of A Patio Cover
A patio cover is exactly what the name sounds like: a cover that stretches out over your patio, giving you all day shade and season long protection from the typical Calgary summer storms. Patio covers come in a variety of options to match the size of your deck or patio and your budgetary constraints. The most popular option is a solid patio cover, typically made from vinyl or aluminum. This will attach to your home and stretch out over the edge of your deck and gives you great protection from both the sun and the wind. Another choice is a lattice patio cover that is usually made from wood in a post and beam pergola style. This is great for growing things up and over, and works better if you don’t want your patio cover attached to your home.
Using The Space Under The Patio Cover
Once you’ve decided on what kind of patio cover you want, it’s time to work out how you’ll use your new outdoor space. Some popular ideas include:
- Outdoor dining – the most common way that Calgary homeowners use their patio covers is to create an outdoor dining room. The patio cover means that your table and chairs won’t suffer from sun damage, and you don’t have to rush around putting everything away when the winds start to blow.
- A chillout zone – next up is an outdoor living room. You can make things cosy with some soft cushiony armchairs, or keep it looking traditional with some classic rattan furniture. The patio cover helps to keep things cool all day long, meaning you can spend all those long summer days relaxing on your deck or patio.
- A shady green space – if like many Calgary residents you got into keeping houseplants during the pandemic, a patio cover creates the perfect place to put your more sensitive green babies outside to get some wind and dappled sunshine. You can intersperse some seating around that will help your friends and family truly appreciate your green thumb.
It’s easy to see that there are many reasons to make this season you get a patio cover and fall in love with outdoor living. Call in to our showroom or get in touch to start your patio cover journey today.
