Outdoor Living All Year Long
While Tampa winter days might seem chilly to
those that live here, in truth we are extremely blessed to live in
one of the warmest climates in the United States. And because
Florida gets most of its rain in the summer, the winter months could
well be the prime ones for enjoying time on your deck.
Getting outside and enjoying the fresh air can be vital to our
health and sense of well being. Thanks to a variety of innovative
deck heating systems, the outdoors can be a cozier place. What
better way to enjoy the end of a day spent doing fall yard-work or
walking in the neighborhood, than curling up beside your deck heater
and grilling something nice on the barbeque?
For homeowners, creating a truly usable deck space increases the
value of your home, almost creating a whole other room in your home,
but with far less effort than an actual interior renovation. So what
are some of the options for making outdoor living comfortable?
A covered deck has the advantage of never getting wet, and of
keeping some heat in. For some, a roof over their deck might take
away that open-sky feeling they love, but for others, it is just
what they want to keep it cozy. It's a matter of personal choice.
Translucent plastic corrugated roof panels might provide the best of
both worlds, and are relatively easy to install for a person with
carpentry skills.
To keep the deck cozy, consider one of the many options for deck
heating. There are several sizes of the lamp-post style of gas
heater. Table-top heaters will give you about a 10-foot
circumference of heat, while the taller heaters can give off about
20 feet of heat. These can be quite stylish, with an old fashioned
design and made of sleek metal. These tend to come with safety
features that shut them off completely if they get tilted, so there
is no worry of it catching your wooden deck or wicker patio
furniture on fire.
Infrared heaters are another option for deck and patio heating. Some
are free-standing and some can mount to a wall. While they are a
little less stylish than the lamp-post variety, they are
surprisingly energy efficient and don't have any burning gas fumes.
If your outdoor space is cement, you may be able to have an outdoor,
wood burning fireplace. There area variety of ceramic outdoor
stoves. If you are considering this, check local bylaws to find out
if wood fires are legal in your area.
With the variety of options available in deck heating and
weatherproofing, you should be able to find an affordable and
attractive way to make your deck or patio comfortable all year long.
About the Author: D. Benjamin is the owner of
iapsales.com LLC - a family business specializing in HVAC products. We
are distributors of
Qmark Heaters,
electric tankless water heaters,
bathroom heaters,
patio heaters, electric heaters,
portable air
conditioners & electric towel warmers. Shop on line at
www.heateroutlet.com for these great home improvement products.
Iapsales.com LLC was established in 2003 and is the sister company to
Innovative Air Products located in historical Exeter, NH. We are a 2nd
generation manufacturers’ rep firm dedicated to providing residential &
commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment. We offer
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