Grilling in the rain: solutions for bad weather BBQs

Summer is finally nearing. We cannot wait for the moments when we gather around the grill with friends and family. Unfortunately, there is one thing that frequently ruins our BBQ experience: the weather. Whether it's too hot, cold, windy or wet — bad weather makes us stay inside.

Lucikly you can prevent having your BBQ evenings ruined by the weather with sun shading systems for your garden and patio. Products like sun awnings and verandas can protect you from many weather circumstances, so that you can enjoy your barbecue to the fullest. Read on to discover how sun shading systems can upgrade your BBQ experience.

The benefits of sun shading systems

Sun shading solutions are great additions to gardens and patios for multiple reasons. They're multifunctional, tailor-made and with these products you have full control over the ‘climate’ on your patio. These luxurious products allow you to stay outside longer. It's like you're bringing the comfort of your living room to the outdoors.

BBQ during showers

When it rains, it pours. Even the tiniest raindrops can ruin the barbecue mood. Fortunately, there's no need to go inside when you feel the first raindrops on your skin, as verandas and pergola awnings give you the shelter you need. Pergola awnings are made of a solid construction that comes with a retractable awning fabric. This fabric water-repellent, which means it can resist a tiny rain shower.

However, if you want to sit outside during a heavy rain shower, verandas would be a better option. These verandas are equipped with a solid glass or polycarbonate roof that allows for sufficient rain protection and optimal water drainage.

Escape the heat

Let's be honest, it already gets very hot when sitting close to the grill. So why would you want to sit in a hot 30+° C sun and risk the chance of getting sunburnt too? During the hottest summer days, you need a shaded spot to sit at. With louvered roofs and sun awnings, you can create the necessary shade on your patio.

Louvered roofs and sun awnings are very popular, because you can easily regulate the temperature and brightness on your patio. The slats of louvered roofs can be adjusted to any position, whereas sun awnings can be fully retracted. As result, you won't have a permanently-shaded garden or patio. If you need the sun, simply open your louvered roof of close your sun awning.

Protected from the wind

Organizing a comfy BBQ-party is nearly impossible when it's too windy outside. Not only do we hate sitting in the cold, but it is also very difficult to properly grill your food. Wind screens that surround your patio fend off a considerable amount of wind. Great news, of course, because you do not want to start a fire when it's too windy outside.

If it's still too cold for you outside, you can create your own conservatory, by adding glass walls and sliding walls to your veranda. You'll create your own isolated wintergarden that protects you from rain and wind

Some light for the night

And finally, after a long evening and with the last hamburgers on the grill, it's time for a wine. But the sun sets — it gets dark outside. Shall we move inside? Or shall we light our patio? Many of our sun shading products can be equipped with integrated lighting systems. For instance, when you buy a V870 – Arezzo louvered roof, you can choose for LED-lights that are integrated in the construction.

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So, there are many products that allow you to enjoy your BBQ-party without having to worry about the weather. Verano® offers many tailor-made options for gardens and patios. Discover them all on our website!