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Make Your Portico a Haven With an Outdoor Ceiling Fan

The cities are getting so crowded. And the trend is not going to let up any time soon. More and more people keep moving in perhaps every day. The wind is getting obstructed by the large infrastructures. That is why lots of families are starting to turn their yards into a cool place to hang out. An outdoor ceiling fan is the best addition to this kind of set up. With one of those installed, you will be able to enjoy your outdoor living space to the fullest.

If you see yourself hanging out in the yard, with an ice cold drink in hand but the breeze just won’t cooperate with you? Get an outdoor ceiling fan and your problem is solved. Another thing that makes it worth your while is the fact that it also chases away all those annoying insect life. Those insects that make you so itchy and those wasps or flies that bother you when you try to eat out in your porch will be a thing of the past once you get your outdoor ceiling fan up and running.

A word of advice, do not try to install just any ordinary ceiling fan in your porch. Remember that outdoor ceiling fans are specially made. If you place an indoor fan in an outdoor location, be prepared to replace it because it is going to break down after a short while. Outdoor fans are designed so that they can withstand the battering and corrosive forces of the elements.

When you are choosing your outdoor ceiling fan, make sure that you get ones that are made of high grade stainless steel blades. Usually outdoor ceiling fans have bigger motors and are well sealed within its casing to prevent moisture from getting into the motor. Be sure to know whether you need wet grade or damp grade outdoor ceiling fans. Wet grade fans are made to withstand more moisture exposure than damp grade fans.

Outdoor ceiling fans are also great for decorative purposes. There are many designs to choose from. Get one that compliments the feel of your porch. One of the best choices are tropical themed designed. The blades are designed to look like bamboo or palm leaves. This really makes the atmosphere of your outdoor living room so much more relaxing. It would feel as if you are living right next to the ocean. If you get stressed but you can't just take a vacation, why not take a short vacation break in your outdoor portico. With the cool breeze of the relaxing tropical look of your outdoor ceiling fan, you will surely get the rest you've been looking for and be re-energized.

A popular choice for an outdoor ceiling fan is a tropical design. If you don't live by the ocean, that doesn't mean you can't create a tropical feeling in your own back yard. Bamboo blades on your fan can really help create the look and feel of the tropics even if you live in the city. You can choose from a number of blade designs and sizes. The larger the area you are trying to cover, the longer the blades you will need. Most manufacturers have will provide blade to area calculations for you so that you get exactly what you need.

You can also buy outdoor ceiling fans that come with a light fixture. Keep in mind that any sort of lighting will attract bugs. If you do get a fan with a light fixture, you will want to buy one with a dimmer switch so that you can create a softer lighting mood outside. You can shop online for the design you want or you can shop in person at your local lighting store or home decorating store.

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