How To Live Outdoors All Year Round

By Yolanda Reyes


Everybody needs some time outside, and that fresh air can truly improve one's quality of life and overall health. And with several different deck heating system options available, you can make the outdoors more comfortable. There isn't anyone out there who would not crave for an unusual twist to family time, especially in the fall; where the barbecue can be lit up, ditto the deck heater, as family and friends convene in the great outdoors that you call your front yard.

As a homeowner, you would definitely want to add value to your home, and this is one of the best ways you can do so without exerting much effort as you normally would, say, if you added a new room to your home. So what are some of the options for making outdoor living comfortable?

You may want a covered deck as it will ensure that you do not get wet and still have some heat kept in. However, preference and tastes are relative; some people would agree and say that staying dry and remaining comfortable matters more, while others will refute this and opine that staying outdoors isn't the same without the open-sky experience. Everybody is entitled to their own preference. It is possible for an individual conversant in carpentry to install translucent plastic corrugated roof panels, and these are believed to provide most people with the benefits of protection from the elements and an open-sky atmosphere.

You want to feel as snug as a bug in a rug with one of the many deck heating options available. The lamp-post variant of gas heater comes in numerous sizes to choose from. 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 are generally rakish models that boast of an old-world flair and durable metal finish. Generally, these heaters have their own set of safety features that would shut them off as a preventative measure, lest they end up burning your wicker patio furniture or the entire wooden deck.

Infrared heaters are another option for deck and patio heating. They may or may be mounted, as there are some free-standing variants. 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 you have an outdoor space made of cement, it is possible to add a wood-burning fireplace for outdoor use. These ceramic outdoor fireplaces come in many variations. However, you may want to do a bit of research and find out whether your city or state's bylaws allow wood fires in your location.

These are just some of the options you have for deck heating and weatherproofing, and with those alone you shouldn't have a problem finding an inexpensive and appealing way to add comfort to your deck.




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