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Shade Features

Designing a landscape always involves understanding the impact from natural sunlight. And of course, this means knowing how your family and friends will use these outdoor spaces during peak sunlight. A cabana or pergola can help add the needed shade or a cool retreat. 

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Maximize Your Outdoor Enjoyment

While natural sunlight has plenty of benefits, it’s crucial that your family and friends also have respite from its intense rays. With a stand-alone cabana unit, you can revel in the luxury, privacy, and shade. Plus, you can choose to conveniently control the sun and shade with manual louvers, or go with a motorized louvered pergola option. Add-on attachable screens and rain sensors so the louvers automatically close when the weather changes. A shade structure can help add needed shade or a cool retreat to your outdoor spaces.

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