How to Stay Cool with Patio Covers, Arizona Rooms, or Retractable Screens

Summers can be so hot that it's difficult to enjoy the outdoors. Yet summer is made for backyard cookouts, family gatherings, and other fun. How can we keep enjoying the activities we love while staying cool and comfortable?

In this post, you'll learn:

• Simple ways to stay cool during hot summer weather
• Why shade matters for comfort and sun safety
• How patio covers, screen enclosures, Arizona rooms, and retractable screens can help create a more comfortable outdoor space

Now that we've covered the basics, let's move on to specific tips and expert solutions to transform your backyard into the ultimate shaded oasis.

Simple Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

Before you step outside, keep these basic summer survival tips in mind to help keep your body cool and safe:

• Hydrate frequently: Proper hydration is extremely important. Bring a reusable water bottle, choose water over sugary drinks, and add fresh fruit or mint for a refreshing twist.
• Eat foods high in water: You can actually "eat your water" to stay hydrated. Foods like iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, watermelon, and strawberries consist of more than 90% water.
• Be an early riser: When the sun moves directly overhead in the middle of the day, temperatures can be excruciating. Spend time outdoors before noon to take advantage of the coolest part of the day.

The Importance of Staying Out of the Direct Sun

While the sun improves our mood and supplies essential Vitamin D, too much direct exposure can be detrimental to our health. Prolonged exposure can lead to:

• Sunburn: Causes painful redness, swelling, and blisters.
• Heat Exhaustion & Heatstroke: Dangerous conditions caused by extreme loss of water and salt, or when the body's temperature rises uncontrollably.
• Heat Rash: Uncomfortable skin irritations caused by excessive sweating.
• Early Aging & Skin Cancer: UV light damages collagen, causing wrinkles, and long-term exposure significantly increases the risk of skin cancer.

Stay Safe and Shaded with a Patio Cover or Arizona Room

You don't need to spend the summer indoors. Covered outdoor spaces let you maximize outdoor fun comfortably and safely.

Patio Covers

A custom patio cover provides much-needed shade over your deck or patio while still allowing the outdoor breeze to flow through freely. It creates the perfect open-air environment for entertaining guests or relaxing with a book.

Benefits of Adding Patio Covers

• Reduce Outdoor Temperatures: Provide ample shade to keep your patio cooler, making it enjoyable even on the hottest days.
• Protect Your Investment: Shield patio furniture and outdoor flooring from sun and rain damage, helping them last longer.
• Extend Your Living Space: Turn your patio into a gathering spot for friends and family to relax.
• Enhance Curb Appeal: Boost your home's appearance and value with a custom, attractive structure.
• Minimal Maintenance: Designed for lasting enjoyment with low upkeep requirements.

Arizona Rooms

An Arizona room is an enclosed, semi-outdoor space that protects you from the sun and pests. These rooms add usable space to your home and create a shaded retreat that connects your living spaces to your backyard.

Benefits of Adding an Arizona Room

• Sun Protection: Offers comfort by shielding you from extreme heat, harmful UV rays, and insects.
• Versatile Space: Ideal for hobbies, dining, or entertaining, regardless of the weather.
• Add Square Footage: Increase your home's usable space and boost curb appeal with a semi-outdoor living area.
• Promote Healthy Outdoor Living: Provide added privacy and security to encourage more time spent outside.
• Customizable Options: Can be personalized with screens, windows, or ceiling fans to perfectly suit your lifestyle.

Add Flexibility with Retractable Screens

If you already have a covered patio but want the benefits of a screened area without a permanent enclosure, retractable screens are a great option.

We feature MagnaTrack™ retractable, motorized screen systems designed with a patented free-floating magnet track. This means the screens go up and down smoothly without zippers, and they self-correct to prevent hang-ups.

Benefits of Adding Retractable Screens

• Custom Control: Operate your screens effortlessly using a remote or a convenient smartphone app.
• Total Protection: Enjoy privacy, insect defense, and protection from the sun and wind on demand.
• Custom Options: Choose from various extrusion colors to match your home's exterior, and select from different screen fabrics like Insect Mesh, Textilene Solar for sun protection, or OmegaTex for hurricane-rated strength.

Ready to Create Your Dream Summer Oasis at Home?

Stay cool and comfortable this summer. Whether you prefer a patio cover, Arizona room, or MagnaTrack™ retractable screens, we can help you design your perfect outdoor space.

Contact Patio Enclosures now to schedule your free, in-home estimate! Our consultants will assess your space, discuss your ideas, and help you design a plan tailored to your lifestyle and budget.