[DollyL]

I agree that a SOUTH facing lanai is best when a pool is attached. In the spring/summer/fall months, the sun is high & shines on pool/birdcage and the lanai is shaded by ceiling and darker privacy screen on sides & back of birdcage. Our 2 ceiling fans keep lanai cool & breezy. We hung outdoor curtains on the west side of lanai & only use them in winter when the sun is setting and is lower in the sky (if we need to). Also, we rarely get rain in our lanai, but if it happens to rain in from the West, only the first 6 inches of lanai floor gets wet (unless there are hurricane gusts, then everyone’s lanai gets wet) Front of house faces North and the sun doesn’t bake the front door or garage.