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Wed, Aug 19, 09 at 10:51
| Hello. We're looking for some ideas. We installed a paver patio a couple of years ago and due to cost/grad issues ended up with a a few steps down (see picture). The only thing we dont like about the patio is that it faces directly south and basically becomes one big pizza stone over the day then giving off heat in the evening. In hindsight, I guess a pergola would be nice but because we have to step down from the kitchen this would probably block the windows. Also I'm not sure hoe effective an awning would be when the top of the window to the patio main level is about 12ft. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get some shade? Oh, we did plant some trees, but it will be years before they provide any real shade....
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- Posted by weedyacres (My Page) on Thu, Aug 20, 09 at 16:42
| What about something like a shade sail? Google the term for multiple sources, but I've linked one below. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Shade Sail
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| I just put an arbor like shade spot on my patio, where I used to live. That way, we had some shade all day long, just not in the same spot. :) Moni |
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