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Originally Posted by Nanr07
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!
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We have a Gardenia with a west facing lanai. Like you, we had heard all the reasons why this was a terrible idea. We often think about everything we heard each morning when we have breakfast facing the rising sun in the east and in the evenings when we often just sit and enjoy the beautiful sunsets in the west. Yes, summers in Florida can be brutal - no matter which way your lanai faces. Screens, awnings and other devices can provide some relief if you find you truly want them (we do have pull down screens we use when we must). Enclosing the lanai is a different alternative. We didn't need additional living space nor a replication of our living or dining rooms. We prefer the open air and sense of being outside that the screened lanai provides.
A number of folks have provided the best advice. Live with your house and your lanai. The experience will let you know what is going to work best for you. It might be any of the suggestions already mentioned. Enjoy your home and welcome to TV.