Garden swings have long ceased to be a luxury, moving into the category of mandatory attributes for relaxation in nature. And for maximum relaxation for the garden swing a roof is needed, which would protect us from the burning sun and rain.
Roof options for garden swings
The roof often comes complete with a swing. It is made of the material of the same color and with the same pattern as the sitting of the swing. And if the design of the swing does not assume the presence of a roof in the kit, you can always buy it separately.
You can choose a tilting or stationary tent-roof for your garden swings. The difference is that the hinged can be, respectively, tilted, when it is not necessary. The stationary awning is fixed to the supports of the swing motionless.
These products differ in material. The awning can be made of rubberized fabric, PVC or fabric with water-repellent impregnations. Choosing one or another option, you need to build on the climatic conditions in your region and the expected intensity of use of swings and awning. In any case, the roof should be resistant to weather conditions, wind gusts, abrasion, etc.
Garden swings with polycarbonate roof
Always there is a variant of independent manufacturing of a roof, for example, from polycarbonate. This material meets all the requirements, adding structures of additional rigidity and coping well with their duties.
In addition, you are free to determine the necessary size and shape of the roof for a garden swing. Most often they are semicircular in the form of an arch. A simpler construction is a flat one-pitch construction. But you can try to impart polycarbonate and other shape.
In addition, manufacturers offer sheets of polycarbonate in different colors - yellow, orange, blue, green or simply transparent.