In the summer, the weather turns comfortable, many people will plan or hold social gatherings in the backyard, on a porch, or in the wonderful home garden. Having the event outside gives the party-goers a chance to experience the nice weather, but also allows the party-giver to take care of many more guests than is feasible inside the house.

Despite what may be good weather on average, occasionally unexpected rain or thunderstorms can end up making even the best party plans come to naught. Homeowners have found that the best solution to this is to buy or rent an outdoor canopy to shelter their guests. Not only does such an outdoor shade shield against precipitation and gusts of wind, it also hides them from curious prying eyes of onlookers interested in the party.

A canopy is a tent-like structure, propped by up a lightweight metal frame. A heavy-duty outdoor shade fabric is anchored and draped over the frame to provide shelter. The fabric is often synthetic, as canvas is susceptible to mildew and dirt. Sometimes there will be fabric draping on the sides to provide a temporary wall, but simpler canopy shades don’t even need fabric walls. Some opening is necessary to maintain fresh air in what is otherwise a small space.

Canopies might not be needed for weather protection if the garden or backyard is quite small and not many guests are expected. Instead, an awning or outdoor umbrella will do the trick. But the number of people that will fit under the smaller structures is quite limited. A mid or large size canopy is the only means of making sure a large number of guests will be protected from poor weather.

Purchasing an entire canopy can be problematic for two reasons. One, such products are quite pricey given that they are used only once or twice a year if the outdoor events are rare. Two, storage of a disassembled canopy is difficult without specialized storage space. The way around this problem is to rent one. Various party supply stores or outdoor furniture stores will carry a selection for rental.

One more problem associated with buying a canopy is that it needs to be cleaned at least once or twice a year. While it lies in storage, it can gather dust and dirt. For both natural and synthetic fabrics specialized cleaning solvents are available. Soap and water may be ok too depending on manufacturer specifications. The solvents can be loaded into portable industrial spray devices that efficiently cover large areas.

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