Do you still get sun under a pergola?

Do you still get sun under a pergola?

Unless the sun is high overhead, you may get some direct sunshine. That’s because the sun’s rays ricochet all over the place. While you might be sitting underneath your gazebo canopy – in its cool shade – UV rays can still tan or burn you. A gazebo is defined as a covered outdoor structure that is open on all sides.

Can you still get UV rays in the shade?

Effective shade can provide protection from the Sun’s UV rays, but we can still get burnt in the shade. The Sun’s rays reflect from light-coloured surfaces and can bounce back under shade. Light surfaces, such as concrete, light-coloured paint or metallic surfaces, reflect more than dark ones.

What is the advantage of a pergola?

A pergola extends your living space and increases the amount of time you can spend outside. Designed and oriented correctly on your lot, a pergola can cast enough light shade to make even a warm afternoon enjoyable or if you still need additional protection, you can install a retractable shade cover for more shade.

Can you get sunburned under an awning?

Trees and awnings may provide some coverage when the sun is directly overhead, but less as it rises and sets, allowing the sun’s rays to hit you from different angles.

How much cooler is it under a pergola?

StruXure pergolas provide shade on demand without the commitment of a permanent shade structure, making you feel up to 15 degrees cooler than standing in direct sunlight.

Will pergola make house dark?

Will a Pergola make a house dark? When built next to your house, whether freestanding or attached, the Pergola can have knock-on effects. The key purpose of a Pergola is to offer shade but if it is constructed outside of a window this may result in the room feeling too dark.

Why are pergolas not covered?

So maybe you are wondering, why are pergolas not covered? Pergolas are intended only to provide protection from direct sunlight and are not designed to act as a roof. They offer a sitting area that allows for breeze and sunlight and provides climbing plants for a structure to grow on.

Do UV rays bounce off surfaces?

Reflection off surfaces: UV rays can bounce off surfaces like water, sand, snow, pavement, or even grass, leading to an increase in UV exposure.