Elegant Types of Backyard Hammocks

The hammock brings about a sense of relaxation. Lying on a hammock, can take a person away from the frustrations and stress of everyday life. Most people envision lying on a hammock on a beautiful tropical oasis.

What some don't realize is that they can get this same sense of calm and serenity with backyard hammocks. Whether the individual wants to nap, relax or curl up with a book, the gentle swaying motion of rope hammocks is guaranteed to be relaxing.

There are several types of backyard hammocks on the market. Besides the differences in materials, there are differences of use in backyard hammocks. Some are designed to hold one person, while others can be comfortable and safely hold more than one individual.

The most commonly known and recognized is the cotton rope hammocks. But there are many, many other styles and selections to choose from. Each style comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. Prices of backyard hammocks vary. Prices can be anywhere between $ 50-$ 300 depending on the craftsmanship, material and quality.

Rope hammocks are popular for being affordable and classic. A rope hammock can be made from polyester, cotton or DuraCord. The bars stretch the fabric and hold the hammock open to provide balance.

DuraCord is a soft material, similar to cotton. A bonus is that it is weather-resistant, similar to polyester. This combination makes DuraCord a desired choice for many people. It is long lasting and if made with vibrant colors, the colors do not fade.

Cotton is next in backyard hammocks. Soft and comfortable, it conforms to the shape of the individual's body. However, if someone lives in a wet environment, cotton should be the last option as it isn't very weather-resistant. This material will not do well in the rain or winter seasons.

Polyester is more durable and can withstand many wet weather changes. Not quite as soft as cotton, polyester backyard hammocks are firm and hold their shape much longer.

After the rope hammocks are quilted fabric backyard hammocks. These are popular for those seeking comfort, plus style. The fabric is padded and made with a colorfast acrylic. This acrylic helps the hammock be resistant to fading, stains, mold and mildew. Being made with fabric means that they come in a wide assortment of patterns and colors; some being reversible.

Those with a pool or who live in wet environments, should look for poolside backyard hammocks. Another option would be to seek hammocks that are quick drying or single layer. These types of hammocks are made for wet conditions and are usually made with DuraCord.

A Mayan/Brazilian hammock is another option if someone wants more of a cocoon like experience and fit. There is no stretcher bar to hold these hammocks open. They are lightweight and comfortable.

The last style of backyard hammocks are hammock chair swings. Instead of lying down, the person sits upright and enjoys a light swing from the chair. There are both single-use and double-use chairs available.

Awesome House Design Types

It's possible to achieve a great house design with a low budget. To achieve this, one must invest keenly on the architectural design. A good example is Allan Donovan's House in Kitengela which is designed with a West African concept in mind-flat roof with pigeon holes on the parapet wall.

Another example is the Hacienda Eco City Development in Mombasa which is also coincidentally designed with a West African/Islamic architectural concept with a flat roof and pigeon holes on the parapet walling.

The presidential State Lodge in Sagana, Nyeri is also a magnificent piece of architecture that has utilized architectural design to achieve greatness without necessarily using very expensive materials. It's a plain rectangular house with hipped roofs and low aluminum casement windows.

Technological uses also affect budget. New lighter roofing materials such as stone-coated steel roofing tiles save on the amount of timber trusses used to support the roof.

The choice of foundation type will also affect the costs. Estates such as Jericho in Eastlands area were built on a raft type of foundation which is very cheap to put up. The ground floor slab rests on small sized beams which are laid on top of the ground so no excavations and foundation walling is done.

On superstructure walling, within Nairobi area, masonry stone is readily available hence not expensive. A cost-effective way to achieve elegance is to have the stones hand-dressed to a pattern of your liking. Hand-dressed stones bring out character to your house and will save you in terms of maintenance since they virtually require no maintenance at all.

Prefabricated houses are slowly coming into the Kenyan market. These houses are the solution to affordable housing in the developed economies such as USA, China and Europe and it's a matter of time till they find their niche in Kenya.

In conclusion, architectural design and use of appropriate technology can greatly reduce the cost of construction of your house.