Home Improvements to Beat Next Summer’s Heat

The long Arizona summer is over, and now is a great time to take stock of ways to make cooling home improvements that will enhance daily summer living, reduce sun fading and damage to your home’s interior and cut energy costs. The place to make minor changes with major impact is your windows. Revolutionary products like solar shades can block up to 94% of the sun’s rays, while still maintaining your view. They keep the heat outside your home, reducing energy costs and fading in carpets and fabrics. These shades are completely retractable when they’re not needed, so you have the best of both worlds.

Another flexible option for keeping summer cooler is the addition of retractable awnings to your home. A retractable awning can add shady space to relax in outdoors, as well blocking the sun from your interior. Your interior temperature can be reduced by up to 15 degrees with the addition of an awning. When the sun moves, so does your awning – you can retract it to enjoy the great outdoors and unobstructed views.

For outdoor shade, consider sun and wind shades for your patio. These customized, retractable screens protect the patio from 90% of sun and wind, and come in hundreds of colors and patterns to enhance the look of your outdoor space. You can also add classic patio curtains for an elegant look. For a more permanent and sophisticated look, your space could benefit from a lattice patio cover made of durable and long-lasting aluminum. With a wood-grain texture and color finish to match your home, a patio cover provides additional shaded space for enjoying your backyard throughout the summer.