Quote:
Originally Posted by ColdNoMore
Well, let me give you a perspective...from someone who has both. 
I have a wrap-around lanai of which part faces west...and part faces north.
Even with blinds, the west facing portion is almost uninhabitable during the summer due to the heat...and the north portion is plenty warm with even the fan going.
If I had a choice, I would have preferred the entire lanai facing north...and a south facing front of the house (which I have). |
I agree. I guess it depends on a person's preferences as far as heat. Judging by the responses, some people like sitting outside in in the sun in 100 degree heat in the summer watching the sunset. Good for them. And many people don't. Our neighbors across the street had a west facing lanai, and sold the house because of it. She said it was something she hadn't thought of when they purchased, and it was just brutal out there in the afternoon sun. This is a link to an article about Florida lanai's that may be helpful:
What’s up with a Lanai? | New Floridians