South west facing back yard is too hot .
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6 years agoGreat idea from oklouise, extendable awnings are great also, vergola, laser cut screens can add a stylish look and give a lovely ambience, deciduous trees are perfect, shading in summer then letting winter sun in on colder days, we planted 3 Bradford ornamental pears and it’s just perfect on hot days and very architectural in the winter, not to mention glorious colour in autumn, adds a glow to the garden.
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Comments (10)Hello Mellebret, Suggestions above are great but there is another I would like to put to you: Look at planting deciduous trees out from the west windows and doors. You need to calculate the full height of the trees, the position of the view and where to plant them so the sun is blocked in summer and you can still enjoy the view. Winter when they are bear branches will allow the winter sun to stream in and heat the living areas for FREE! But also you need to be prepared to cut trees lower or trim below for the view as needs be so they do not get too tall, out of control or dangerous. It is a very efficient and beautiful way to control the sun, shade, comfort and beauty. Cheers Margot...See MoreHelp selecting plants for front yard and back yard
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PRO6 years agoA verandah would be a simple and relatively cost effective way of providing some protection from that heat. If you are concerned about losing valuable light into the adjacent rooms we recommend using some translucent polycarbonate sheet roofing. You can get Level 3 'heat reducing' sheets which can cut heat penetration to below 20% whilst still providing that valuable natural light that we love in outdoor spaces. See Ampelite Solasafe. Shade battens are another option although they won't keep the rain out!
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