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Old 04-02-2021, 12:10 PM
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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!
We installed remote controlled awnings. The height and extension can both be adjusted to suit. It has made a HUGE difference in our lanai, which we use all times of day. We use our awnings almost every afternoon. The only time we don't is when it's very windy or (obviously) raining. We installed two - one also shades our bedroom. They were not an inexpensive purchase, (several thousand). However, the comfort they provide, as well as facilitating much increased use of our lanai, has for us, justified the expense.
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