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installing awnings? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 4 months ago by hamtron5000@slrpnk.net to c/diy@slrpnk.net

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hi all. i live in western Colorado, in the desert part rather than the mountain part, and it's HOT. and sunny. my house has a long west-facing wall full of large windows, and we've been keeping the blinds shut all day but it's not helping. i'm thinking of installing awnings.

my questions are, a) have you done this or something similar, and if so what did you do, b) are there awnings available that are NOT just plastic? and c) any other hints, tips, or ideas would be welcome.

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[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 26 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Depending on the angles of the hot sun you’re getting something like this might be an idea and I think they look great.

[–] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 19 points 4 months ago

Another winning suggestion by SatansMaggotyCumFart!

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I have these on my building and fuck I wish they were just real awnings. It rains a ton and I'd appreciate shelter from that too, not these half ass sun shades

Something to consider, is if you might want rain cover. I have to say these do look better than a traditional awning though.

[–] heydo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

You could place the top pieces at an angle instead of vertical like in the pic.

Or if you built something like this that had a slope to it, you could put polycarbonate on top. Or corrugated metal or fabric etc. You would just need the slope so that rain and snow wouldn't settle on it.

[–] SeikoAlpinist@slrpnk.net 2 points 4 months ago

I have never seen these before just now, but if I had them on my house, I would hang viney plants in baskets from them and let it grow in such a manner that it creates a canopy.

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

that's really cool. Do you know what to call that? I assume some considerations are needed for keeping the window shaded through all sun positions.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Horizontal slate awning and if you keep track of the hot sun angles and build accordingly you’re golden.

I have similar ones and they shade in summer and let in sun in the winter.