Spaces protected from the sun

There are several elements that you can choose to install on your terrace or garden and create that special space. Pergolas, tents or gazebos are some of the options available. So that you can choose between all these elements, next, we give you some practical tips with which you will be sure.

Please note the size you have

There are terraces and gardens of all sizes and for each there is a perfect element to protect from the sun. Pergolas, gazebos and tents are functional and aesthetic elements that will fulfill this function perfectly. They are all structures that offer very adequate protection against the sun or rain. They can be fixed or mobile and are built with similar materials, with a wide variety of designs so you can find the one that best suits the style of your terrace or garden.

Among these three elements, the tent and the gazebo are the largest, so if you do not have a large outdoor space, you may not have to opt for them. The pergola is usually installed attached to a wall, an aspect that you must evaluate if you want to place a pergola. It usually takes less space, so it is ideal if the space you have is not very large. Similar to the pergola is the awning, although the type of protection, design and final aesthetics it provides is totally different.

Weather resistance

You should not lose sight of the fact that the element that you are going to use to protect yourself from the sun will be the one that receives the worst part during the summer. The sun's rays and rain will directly affect it, so it must be made of a material capable of withstanding these conditions without problems.

The pergola is usually a fixed structure, therefore it is much more resistant and unalterable over time. The arbor has less resistance and it is usually recommended to disassemble and store it when the summer is over. The tent is undoubtedly the most temporary element, the least resistant, so it is usually used only to host an event inside, dismounting when it ends.

In the market you can also find parasols that offer adequate protection from the sun with the advantage that they are portable and allow you to install them wherever you want. As they are mobile elements, not subject to any structure, they are less resistant to wind or rain, you must take this into account if you have a parasol and a summer storm occurs.

Design, the differentiating point

The element intended to protect from the sun will form part of a garden or terrace, therefore, its design must be in accordance with the rest of the furniture and elements of that space.

The pergola is a decorative element par excellence. Pergolas made of cast iron are available to bring a unique touch of elegance to the outdoor space. You can also choose a wooden pergola that can be covered with various materials such as reeds or creeper plants that provide shade, without creating a screen effect, and give a rustic and natural touch that is very flattering in this type of space.

The gazebo can be made of wood or metal and is covered with a canvas or with tiles. There are gazebos that can be fixed to the ground and others that are removable. It has a very decorative version that is known by the name of gazebo, when the cover is not square but octagonal or hexagonal. The models that have curtains bring modernity to the whole.

The tent can come in various shapes and sizes, making it highly versatile. Canopy tents are topical today, very suitable for creating chill-out spaces in the garden with cushions and lights.

Choosing the protective element that most combines with the rest of the outdoor elements will be a sure bet to have a perfect space where you can let yourself be carried away by the pleasant summer breeze.