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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Ask a Mustachian => Topic started by: boarder42 on February 21, 2017, 11:07:42 AM

Title: Deck/ Window Sunshade
Post by: boarder42 on February 21, 2017, 11:07:42 AM

So i'm thinking of making a sunshade for my deck. 

I was thinking of using PVC for the structure 1.5" and then putting a Tarp or something else over it.  I would remove the sturcture and tarp in the winter to allow sun to warm the house.

This would serve 2 purposes.

1. make the deck cooler in the summer
2. block sunlight from warming the house. 

Has anyone done anything like this?



Some pictures of our house and deck

Yes its a mcmansion ... no we arent moving.

Title: Re: Deck/ Window Sunshade
Post by: boarder42 on February 21, 2017, 11:14:27 AM

I did find this. 

https://www.amazon.com/Talentstar-Square-Apontus-Shade-Sail/dp/B003OXI9BC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487700698&sr=8-5&keywords=retractable+awning

This looks promising. 

Title: Re: Deck/ Window Sunshade
Post by: boarder42 on February 21, 2017, 11:45:03 AM

so that is likely what i will do ... now the trick will be attaching poles to my deck to support the corners of the shade.  house side is obviously easy.  just a ring hook ....

upper windows i'll get some shades made that are permanent for the summer as those blinds never get opened.