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Old 04-01-2021, 03:37 PM
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Default Don't forget rain

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Originally Posted by Nanr07 View Post
We ended up buying a home in St Catherine with a west facing lanai, not our original intentions but did so because of several other factors.
Suggestions or comments? Our realtor suggested solar screens? We will be snow birds for awhile, not sure how impacted we will be by the setting sun. At least we can sit out there in the mornings!
Rainstorms are commonly from the west in summer also. Make sure your furniture is back a ways and be prepared to mop and keep adequate drainage channels