July 17, 2010 | In: Garden Design

Ensure Garden Events Go Well With Canopies

During the summer time people often hold events outdoors in the yard, on a patio or near a beautiful home garden. This allows them to take advantage of good weather and fresh air, but also to accommodate a large number of people easily without having to squeeze them under the roof of the house.

Despite what may be good weather on average, occasionally unexpected rain or thunderstorms can end up making even the best party plans come to naught. Homeowners have found that the best solution to this is to buy or rent an outdoor canopy to shelter their guests. Not only does such an outdoor shade shield against precipitation and gusts of wind, it also hides them from curious prying eyes of onlookers interested in the party.

A canopy is a tent-like structure, propped by up a lightweight metal frame. A heavy-duty outdoor shade fabric is anchored and draped over the frame to provide shelter. The fabric is often synthetic, as canvas is susceptible to mildew and dirt. Sometimes there will be fabric draping on the sides to provide a temporary wall, but simpler canopy shades don’t even need fabric walls. Some opening is necessary to maintain fresh air in what is otherwise a small space.

In the case that the garden or yard is very small, it may be possible to forgo a canopy and instead use an existing awning of the house to shelter guests. Awnings are limited in area because they must extend partially supported from an attachment point to the house. As a result, only about ten people can comfortable fit under typical awnings. A pool or outdoor umbrella can shade even smaller numbers. When the party is somewhat large, from a single dozen upwards to a hundred, an outdoor shade canopy may be the best.

Purchasing an entire canopy can be problematic for two reasons. One, such products are quite pricey given that they are used only once or twice a year if the outdoor events are rare. Two, storage of a disassembled canopy is difficult without specialized storage space. The way around this problem is to rent one. Various party supply stores or outdoor furniture stores will carry a selection for rental.

A further problem is that consistent cleaning will be required to make sure the canopy remains presentable. Whether it’s in storage or whether it’s been used frequently, there will be dirt and other stains on the fabric. Cleaning is done with specialized solvents for both fabrics and synthetics. One can also use specific spray devices that are good for large areas like the massive fabrics of canopies. High efficiency cleaning can also be done by companies who take care of yard work and pool or outdoor supplies.

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