In the housing market trends come and go while lifestyle options in homes tend to be more traditional. A good example of this is the increase in demand for both homes with outdoor living spaces or landscaping yards to add the feature.
Today’s outdoor living spaces are much more elegant and functional than the old styles of open patios or decks. Pergolas, outdoor kitchens and lounge areas and designer styles of covered verandas and lanais are incredibly popular both in the southern part of the United States as well as to the north.
Making these outdoor spaces comfortable and practical to enjoy throughout the hot summer months starts with adding the right type of cooling system. Professionally designed misting systems are an exceptional way to provide cooling to the outdoor space without the use of noisy fans or costly systems.
The Basics
The simplicity of misting systems makes them an excellent choice for a small outdoor space or a much more elaborate outdoor kitchen and living area. They can be installed under an enclosed area or can be mounted on columns or structural support beams in a more open area.
The systems change the ambient temperature through flash evaporation. A micron size droplets are released from the misting nozzles they instantly evaporate, pulling the heat from the air. In a dry, hot climate this temperature change can be dramatic, dropping the temperature by 30 or more degrees in just minutes of operation.
Well designed, misting systems are low cost to operate and require only limited maintenance. They can be installed by professionals, or they can be a do-it-yourself project for someone with a bit of experience.
These cooling systems allow the family to enjoy even the hottest outdoor afternoon comfortably. Discrete yet effective, they offer cooling without the need to enclose the outdoor space.
