The right awnings and exterior sun shades can go a long way toward protecting you, your loved ones, your pets, and your property. We’ve outlined some key ways they can protect you below. If you have any questions or concerns, however, feel free to get in touch.

Prevent Sunburns

Sunburns can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Your vacation or weekend could quickly end up ruined if you suffer a sunburn. The good news is that exterior sun shades can be highly effective when it comes to preventing sunburns. While sunscreen and other solutions help, it’s still possible to be burned even if you use sunscreen. Arguably, the best way to prevent burns is to block the light completely with an awning or exterior sun shades.

It's easy to forget to wear sunscreen if the day is cloudy or the weather is cool. However, you can still suffer sunburns in cold weather and on cloudy days. So, no matter the weather, make sure you spend some time in the shade to reduce risks.

Reduce the Risk of Cancer

Unfortunately, from what we have learned, frequent exposure to the sun can increase cancer risks. While skin cancer is more survivable than some other forms of cancer, it can still be deadly. Further, treatment can be difficult and can take quite a toll on the body. In medicine, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as they say. When it comes to preventing overexposure to the sun, it’s hard to beat exterior sun shades and awnings.

If you suffer sunburns easily, you must be especially careful. People who are prone to sunburns appear to be at greater risk of suffering skin cancer. That said, even if you rarely or never suffer sunburns, you can still get skin cancer.

Keep Surfaces Cool and Prevent Burns

A hot car seat or dashboard can cause burns when you get in your car. Likewise, lawn furniture can get blistering hot. You may suffer severe burns if you’re not careful and the sun heats up a surface. Shade can prevent surfaces from getting too hot.

According to the EPA, roughly half of solar radiation is received between 10 am and 4 pm, making the midday especially dangerous. However, hot surfaces can occur outside this time frame as well. If you’re looking for external sun shades to reduce risks and dangers, get in touch with SunSaver, Inc today.