If you want to be able to spend some time on your terrace or balcony during the summer heat, you’ll need some kind of shading solution. Shading solutions vary in shape, size, and material. They can come in the form of a canopy, awning, and parasol. Canopies and awnings are the most common options for balconies and terraces. They protect a room and the things in it from getting overheated, but they also protect the facade. They’re usually mounted on the exterior wall of a house, and can open and fold manually or automatically. Pergolas are free-standing elements varying in size, and can be metal or wooden, fixed or retractable, and the roofing is usually made of slats, so you can add various plants for decoration. Shading solutions made of fabric are usually made of waterproof UV resistant polyacrylic fabrics. When choosing a shading solution, don’t forget to factor in the average wind speed in your region, and choose a structure which is stable enough. Check out other advice we’ve prepared for you, and use our calculator to see prices of shading solutions and the cost of installing them. You can also always contact our experts, who’ll be more than happy to reply.