My lanai faces west & yes it is pretty warm in the summer mid to late afternoon. That being said, I wouldn't want any other way. We planted trees that gives a canopy effect which creates enough shade & we use the ceiling fan often. MOST afternoons we are still able to enjoy the screened lanai and.... since the sun is at the back of the house my kitchen which is in the front has had a chance to cool down. If I had to choose all over again my preference would still be a lanai facing west.
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