Guide - Shade Structures Archives Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/favicon-75x75.png Guide - Shade Structures Archives 32 32 Shade Structure Buying Guide https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide/ https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:26:30 +0000 https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/?p=19784 Exposure to the sun can burn your skin and give you sunstroke, even if you slather on sunscreen. This makes outdoor shade necessary, as you'll have a safe haven to go to. In this guide, we'll have an in-depth discussion about your choices for outdoor shade structures.

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]]> https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide/feed/ 0 Gazebos – Private Shade Structures for Shelter & Aesthetics https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-gazebos/ https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-gazebos/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:26:06 +0000 https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/?p=19790 Gazebos are freestanding garden structures with sturdy roofs made with standard materials, like shingles. The roofs connect to the flooring through posts. You'll find railings along the perimeter of the gazebo, which makes it an enclosed space while still open on all sides.

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]]> https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-gazebos/feed/ 0 Pergolas – Timeless Standalone or Attached Lattice Shades https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-pergolas/ https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-pergolas/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:25:51 +0000 https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/?p=19792 Pergolas are made of several vertical posts or pillars with no walls. On top of these are cross beams to create a flat roof, and on some, you'll have an open lattice or screens. This means that normally, it isn't 100% shaded underneath unless you pull a canvas or tarp over the top.

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]]> https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-pergolas/feed/ 0 Cabanas – Beach-Side Structures for Privacy & Shade https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-cabanas/ https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-cabanas/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:25:34 +0000 https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/?p=19794 While cabanas bear a significantly similar resemblance to gazebos, one of the key differences is that there are three walls and only one open side. This open side faces the water, so people have easy access to the inside. This means you'll usually find cabanas at the beach or by a pool.

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]]> https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-cabanas/feed/ 0 Pavilions – Spacious Outdoor Covers for Large Gatherings https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-pavilions/ https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/shade-structure-buying-guide-pavilions/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:25:18 +0000 https://decoroutdoor.com/blog/?p=19796 A pavilion has a completely closed roof, and all four sides are completely open. It's supported by four to six posts, although some pavilion styles have more (or less). The main difference between a pavilion and a gazebo is that there's no built-in floor here. Also, pavilions tend to be larger.

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