Garden shading ideas - choosing the right product

A sunny day is always appreciated in England, though sitting in the full glare of the sun can start to feel uncomfortable. Investing in a shading solution like an umbrella, awning or terrace roof will allow you to enjoy your garden or patio at the desired temperature.

Awnings

If you have an outdoor seating or relaxation area close to the wall of your home, then a retractable awning provides an excellent shading solution. Not only do patio awnings provide great shade for you whilst you sit outside, when positioned over glass patio doors they prevent the interior of your home from becoming too hot. Another great benefit of garden awnings is that they fully retract when not in use, tucking nearly away within a full or half cassette. 

Our range of awnings are easily operated by either remote control or crank handle, depending on your requirements, and are available in a broad range of waterproof fabrics to suit your style, plus added options of integrated LED lighting and outdoor heaters.

Main disadvantage: must be placed on the wall of your home, giving you limited installation options.

Terrace roofs

If you’re looking for something a little more impressive and sophisticated, a terrace roof structure certainly fits the bill. Available in standalone, lean-to, louvred and sliding roof varieties, a shading structure is certain to impress your guests.

Our terrace roofs come with a range of optional accessories, including roller side screens, glass screens, LED lighting, and heaters, so you can create the ideal shading solution to suit your taste.

Main disadvantage: structure is always visible, even when not in use.

Umbrellas

In situations where an awning or patio roof would prove impractical or too expensive, it’s worth considering a garden umbrella or parasol instead. Like our awnings, we offer umbrellas and parasols in a range of styles and colours. 

Due to their smaller size, you have more options when it comes to placement in comparison to a terrace roof, and unlike an awning, you are able to place them anywhere in your garden. This make garden umbrellas a flexible and relatively inexpensive shading option.

Main disadvantage: less resistant to wind damage than an awning or patio roof.

Broadview are leading suppliers and installers of bespoke outdoor shading products for residential customers across the South. We have an excellent range of products available for purchase – browse our range of garden shading solutions today!