In last week’s blog, I offered a few ideas on how to stay cool now that the summer heat has arrived. Most of the suggestions involved minor lifestyle changes, as well as discussing how a new Maronda home would provide energy savings and cool summer comfort.
Now that you own a new Maronda home and are reaping the benefits of an energy efficient, structurally superior, concrete block home, I would like to offer some suggestions for cool outdoor living.
Some of the more popular home improvements these days are projects relating to outdoor living. The Florida and South Georgia climates are ideal for this type of living. These types of projects include decks, patios, spas, and summer kitchens, to name a few. The main goal in these types of projects is to provide a comfortable outdoor living space, even in the heat of the Florida and Georgia sun.
One great way to accomplish this is with creative landscaping. The proper placement of shade trees and bushes can be a natural and Eco-friendly way of providing shade. When planting the trees, it is important to remember that they should be placed in a direct line between the outdoor space and the location of the mid to late afternoon sun. The drip line of the mature trees should not hang over the roof of the home. The root system of the trees will extend out to the drip line, and placing them where the mature tree will over hang the roof may endanger the foundation, over time. The type of trees you use should also be carefully considered. Deciduous trees, those who lose their leaves each year, are preferred in colder climates due to the fact that the winter sun offers energy benefits to the home. An evergreen might be a better choice for warmer year round climates. Landscaping is a good long-term option; however, there are other more immediate ways to provide shade.
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