lanai screens
we have a south facing lanai and also has east exposuire - depending on the time of year get too much morning sun. Installed a roller style sunshade (got it at Home Depot or Lowe's - about $200 if I'm remembering right for an 8 foot wide one. We opted for the see thru one which doesn block as much sun. It really helps. They have a higher sun block versiion which was maybe 40-50 $ more. This was about 1-2 years ago. You can also order custom sizes (more $).
If I had a west facing lanai, I would do a combination of landscaping (we have a growing oak tree that will eventually do the job in the afternoon for the slight southwest issue. Figure we will need to install good gutterguards for the leaves, etc.) and either awning or roller shade.
I'm thinking that for a west exposure you really might want to consider the awning, but you can get retractable ones to enjoy the heat in the winter.
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