Now that spring is here, its time to start thinking about what you want to do with your yard. Temporary awnings and canopies are great at providing shade, but they aren’t the most effective for keeping the entire area shaded. Professionally built awnings will provide more shade and protection. At Koolbreeze Inc., we specialize in creating custom awnings and canopies for homeowners. As both awnings and canopies share similar aspects, we want to help Utah homeowners understand the differences.

What is an Awning?

An awning is a covering that is attached to the home. Awnings can be retractable, which is ideal for homeowners that are not in need of a larger project for their home and need a solution now. Awnings are nice because they do not need to be permanent and can be retracted, making them great for moving out of the way. Another important thing to

What is a Canopy?

A canopy will use several posts to support it and hold it in place. We often say a canopy does look like a tent as it normally is not attached to the home, but placed near it, or in the yard.

Which is Better?

Finding the right option can be a challenge for homeowners as it varies based on the costs. sizes, and needs. Both awnings and canopies do provide UV protection, and they do enhance your yard. If you want a canopy, you need to look for one that has strong, sturdy legs. Awnings can be strong as well, but the retractable ones come with their own legs and features to move it back and forth to offer shade and protection.

For more information on how to create a backyard that can be enjoyed, give Kool Breeze Inc. a call today to discuss awnings, canopies, pergolas, and more.

 

 

With winter deciding to hit a month later this year, many Utah homeowners began enjoying their backyards and patios only to wake up with a pile of snow later. If you love being outside, but you aren’t enjoying the snow, consider adding an outdoor room to your home. Koolbreeze specializes in outdoor rooms, including glass enclosed rooms that can cover your patio or porch.

Consider how much time you do spend outside and if adding an outdoor room is a viable option. We do provide patio furniture and other accessories to decorate your new outdoor room. we recommend visiting our Ogden location to view the different patio options available and find the one that is best suited for your home. Our designers will meet with you to discuss everything and draw up plans of different outdoor rooms and styles.

Most homeowners do not add heaters and air conditioners to the room unless they plan on using it frequently and do not wish to have the windows as the only airflow source. If you need insulated rooms, we do need to discuss these options and determine the best route to take for your home and your desires.

An outdoor living space is one of the best additions to any home. With a patio awning to protect you from the intense heat of the sun, you can host a number of different parties. Kool Breeze can come out and take a look at your patio needs, and install a new awning to improve your backyard. Since its been warm this January, we have seen a lot of homeowners still hosting outdoor parties with some outdoor fireplaces. If you want to host a winter patio party, here are some tips:

Tip # 1 – Room and Chairs

Have you ever been to a party where you were required to stand the entire time? While you may not have a large enough patio to provide seats for all of your party guests, it helps to clear out excess clutter from your patio and provide enough chairs and stools for people to sit on. If you are working on remodeling your deck, add bench to it that stretches all the way around the deck. Having the seats permanently built into the deck will cut down on your furniture expenses and you don’t need to worry about putting them away during the winter, you have the option of sitting on them all year round and enjoying your yard.

Tip # 2 – Cooking

What party is complete without some outdoor cooking? Always make sure your patio has enough room for your BBQ grill and other cooking supplies. Be careful about open flames around your patio awning. While the patio awning is designed to protect you from heat, it cannot survive the intensity of a hot BBQ grill sending hot smoke and ashes up into it.

Tip # 3 – Light it up

No matter what type of party you are hosting, adding some lights to your awning is a fun way to add to the mood of the party. You can purchase awning lights for about $20 for 5 lights and string them up around the awning or right in the middle of it. Depending upon the type of patio awning you have, you may not be able to place the lights on the awning as it has the option to retract.

Add some candles or battery candles to your deck to create an intimate setting for a nice evening get-together with a few friends. Some music will also help to set the mood as you and your friends dance under the stars and enjoy the evening air.

Tip # 4 – Decorate it

The patio awning itself will come in a variety of colors and sizes. While you can stick with the original design of the patio awning, you do have the option to personalize it a little bit. Adding some window valences will shade your guests from the suns rays as it starts to descend as the party goes along.  For children’s parties you can use your deck railings to your advantage by sticking a “pin the tail on the donkey” poster along with some other fun games.  Use a side of the deck to hold a piñata for your party guests to enjoy as they not only make for a wonderful game but they are excellent decorative items to add to a deck for a fun party.

Add a few small water fountains and plants to your deck to give it a simple touch of nature. Small rose bushes provide a wonderful scent, which can be perfect for a nice romantic evening on your patio.

Tip # 5 – Consistency

Since your patio is simply an extension of your home, be sure to treat it this way and remain consistent to the style of your home. Your patio should obviously reflect your decorating and design style, even if they are overshadowed with lights and fountains for a party. With each party, choose a different decorating theme. This is a fun and easy way to keep your party guests on their toes and excited to come back to your home to see what fun changes you have made.