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You'd be surprised how often a canopy comes in handy. Built-in or pop-up, here's a list of some of the available options.1. Pop-up canopiesFrom marquees to gazebos to party tents, pop-up canopies are an excellent option for an event. You might not have thought about it, but canopies are used for everything. Outdoor trade shows, garden parties, concerts and more. Which is precisely why owning a pop-canopy is so useful. They are easy to store and made of water-resistant fabric.2. Caravan canopiesThese are the perfect accessory for those people who like to travel by caravan. The beauty of a caravan is that you can travel wherever the road will take you. They include all of the amenities that you could possibly need- except for one thing, an extendable roof to protect you from rain or bright sunshine- until now of course. These canopies extend from the roof of your caravan outwards. Put some chairs and a table underneath and you've got yourself an outdoor eating area.3. Tree canopiesTree canopies are actually incredibly cool. The name refers to trees bent over at a 90 degree angle (crowning) so that they look like canopies. The canopy provides protection from wind and storms, as well as sunlight, which is why little vegetation can grow underneath. Above however, the trees are exposed to a lot of light, which is why they are able to photosynthesise quickly.4. Truck/car canopiesCanopies can also be used as an alternative garage. Those of us without access to underground shelter no longer have to deal with snowed over cars. These canopies protect our cars from the damage poor weather conditions can bring.5. School canopiesCanopies are a great thing to have around a school as they offer segregated areas to play in. This is condusive for children of different ages. The little kids can play safely away from chaos of older students. Moreover, they can protect their toys, bikes, and bins from getting wet or destroyed.Whenever the weather is nice enough to sit outside we all want to do just that. But sometimes we need to protect our heads, from the sun or from the rain. And more then protect ourselves, we need to protect our cars, our bikes, and other belongings. Canopies do just that. They are also a great way to separate yourself- like a mini house. This can be useful for outdoor trade shows, concerts, and schoolyards.
