Heat Wave Hits CA; Homeowners Use Patio Covers Anew
Online, July 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Yancey Company - This time last year, the highest recorded temperature in Sacramento merely reached 94 degrees. Presently, recent weeks have seen triple-digit temperatures almost daily with some days going over the 100 degree mark. The National Weather service predicts that this heat wave will negate any cooling effect of the Delta breeze.
Given this sweltering heat, most Sacramento homeowners are spending more time outdoors under their trusty patio covers. Be it for lounging or just hanging out, there is a markedly increased use of patio covers as homeowners seek to cool off. Yancey Company, a long-time home improvement contractor in Sacramento, showcases some of the most common uses locals put their patio covers to in this stifling heat.
As pool-side shades
Homeowners dip into pools more often due to the increased heat. However, rather than risk severe sunburns many homeowners have opted for patio covers that shade a part of their swimming pools at least. These structures offer a brief respite against the heat of the sun without making it necessary to leave the pool.
As outdoor kitchens and dining areas
Barbecues and cook outs are quintessential parts of a Sacramento summer. However, rather than being grilled along with the steaks and sausages, many of Sacramento's enterprising homeowners have gotten patio covers over their outdoor kitchens and even threw makeshift dining areas into the mix. In fact, an outdoor kitchen is one of the many home improvements that increase the value of Sacramento homes.
As garden shades
Gardening is a pastime enjoyed by many local homeowners. Rather than see their beloved plants and topiaries wilt in the heat, many homeowners opted to have patio covers erected over sections of their gardens for shade.
These are just some of the many ways local homeowners have been using their patio covers. With the heat wave forecasted to last another week before the Delta breeze is restored, the National Weather service also predicts increased humidity and the possibility of thunderstorms in the area.
However, as useful and durable most patio covers are, Yancey Company still advises homeowners to the covers' upkeep. Humidity, rain, heat, and changing temperatures can weather and warp patio covers without proper care and maintenance. For patio covers with adjustable louvers, the company advises opening the louvers partly or fully to let trapped heat and humidity under the cover to disperse. For patio covers with insulated roofs, the company advises getting a fan installed to increase ventilation and decrease the weathering effects of heat.
For more information about maintenance and upkeep of Sacramento patio covers in all weather, readers are encouraged to visit http://yanceycompany.com/
About Yancey Company
Yancey Company is one of the oldest home improvement companies in Sacramento. A BBB-accredited business and a member of many industry organizations, the company has been providing Sacramento homeowners with patio covers, windows, siding, and remodeling services for over 70 years.
Yancey Company
8250 Alpine Avenue, Suite E
Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (888) 380-9313
Email: info@yanceycompany.com