Need shade on west side of enclosed pergola
Cath
7 years ago
We need fresh eyes to look at our outdoor living area problem. We are desperate for some ideas for the west side of our pergola which heats up in the afternoon sun. We've looked at a motorised awning, but not sure that it will fit under the gutter or that it will be suitable on windy days. Considered a cantilevered extension which we could put shade cloth over, but we've been told the beams would fall down. We've also considered a shade sail but where we would need to put in the uprights we have a brick retaining wall so it would be awkward. Husband is not keen to add the uprights for this and is also concerned about winds. I also considered outdoor type curtains but the screen panels in the pergola concertina when we want t open the area up, and the curtains would be in the way of this.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Comments (2)Id do a pergola with clean lines with retractable blinds/shade in the roof part. There are some DIY blinds on Pintrest. For your windows I think external blinds that stop the heat hitting the glass are your best option....See MoreCourtyard to enclosed sunroom/conservatory
Comments (3)I don't quite understand "adding an outdoor fireplace, perhaps connecting HVAC" "Passive solar heating" and "thermal performance" implies an interest in sustainable design, which never sounds compatible with the trend for outdoor fireplaces which by definition allow the heat to escape very easily. Given your extremely sheltered configuration however, extending the usability of the space makes sense. Though if you fully enclose it isn't the fireplace indoors? Which raises the question of adequately venting it. The problem with Canberra's climate is the extremes, the winters are cold but the summers are hot, so while I like the general gist of what you propose, you absolutely need a plan for the hot weather. Over the years I've seen a few buildings, including commercial buildings, with clear roofs, get an additional roof over the top in the form of some kind of shade sail. Ideally it would be something you can open/close from below, rather than having to climb on the roof twice a year. That might also come in handy for hailstorms. Which reminded me, you also need to think of drainage, with a margin of safety. I've seen rain cascade over the side of our rainwater tank because hail blocked the inlet....See MoreRaising the pergola’s height
Comments (9)I love Siruskeys idea ! I must admit , if it was me , I would have been more inclined to get some post extensions ( wood the same 100 x 100 or whatever it is ) , unbolt the top , get some galv brackets made with a 'hook' on half of them , bolt the old and new together using the brackets , then do everything in charcoal . Of course , these new brackets ( flat steel say 30-40mm wide and 6-8mm thick ) will look a bit funny , and the charcoal stain won't take the same , so they'll always look a bit out of place . But thats why you get the engineers to put a 'hook' on them before you send to the galvanisers -- a bit of 8mm solid rod coming 120mm or so out , with a couple of small bends , one down , one up . Yes , hang hanging plants on them -- takes the focus away from the poles , the extensions , adds some colour and 'life' . But I'm a lot more rip than sirus haha ! Oh , and I'd paint or tile the deck , probably charcoal to match the windows , or terracota to suit the style , but even off-white or grey ( if tiling ) would work . The brown less so ....See MoreFloor plan assistance - ManlyWest, QLD
Comments (11)Thanks Kate. Yes we definitely think an extension for an ensuite and WIR from Bed 4 is the best idea, but hadn’t considered moving the laundry there too. I might have a look at possible layouts for that idea. I think the cupboards along the hall would be a fantastic idea and had even had that idea if we were leaving the main bathroom in place, it would just be a narrower bathroom but still functional due to its length (and with the toilet combined not separate). Moving the bathroom to Bed 3 means reducing to 3 bedrooms (if we don’t enclose downstairs) which we were hoping to avoid. But definitely food for thought. The roofline off the kitchen is rather prohibitive for extending on that side, but also hadn’t thought to convert laundry to office. I had thought about removing it altogether and opening up kitchen that way though....See More
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoWe installed louvres overhead but it meant getting plans 3K to install them. Also it didn't help with the sun going down so ended up with privacy screens still got one more for the other side.
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7 years agoHi Cath, here are the pics. It is a bit hard to hold being so large. There are the accessories and cover too. It measures 62 cm deep X 124 across. I never left it open, either closed it down or put in garage.
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