I dont know if they are exist as rectractable awning to get but I liked the shade from coolaroo. Slightly dappled shade instead of solid. They have a retractable that runs along guide cables and folds up like curtains but that would require strong posts at the outside corners. Rain goes through it so leaving it up isn't a major problem (obviously high winds or snow still require caution).
Thanks and I will look into that. I think she would like something that does not allow water to come through, since a small part of this is to be able to sit outside while it’s raining out. We’d retract it for wind or heavy rain, but it might be nice to sit under for lighter rains.
Sunguard Awnings in Mississauga just did one for us , motorized 20ft x12 , does not have the wind sensor , they said when it’s that big it’s always being triggered when you don’t want it. Unless they can be at a decent pitch water tends to pool on the canvas , that’s just how it is . Light showers are ok .
Sunguard Awnings in Mississauga just did one for us , motorized 20ft x12 , does not have the wind sensor , they said when it’s that big it’s always being triggered when you don’t want it. Unless they can be at a decent pitch water tends to pool on the canvas , that’s just how it is . Light showers are ok .
Thanks - that sounds pretty close to what we are interested in. When I looked up retractable awnings, Sunguard was actually the place that seemed like one of better ones and is also the closest to my house. I was reading about the required slope to prevent premature wear of the canvas and I think we have the potential for about a 2' drop over the 10-12' projection out, which should suffice, but I'll let them weigh in.
I have Astro turf dog spot , I rinse it well with a garden hose once a week and occasionally will sprinkle some white vinegar around if it gets ripe , 98% of the time no smell or issue.
Was Stadium quality grass not Home Depot green carpet .
We have a pretty good sized yard, my dog has a favorite spot on the grass -- she always goes to the same small spot on the lawn. Years ago I setup a sprinkler head that hits the area 3 x a day for 5 minutes - that part of the lawn is beautiful.
We are thinking about getting a retractable awning in our backyard. It will probably need to be around 25' wide and extend out around 10ft. I don't personally care if it's electric or manual, as both seem to have their pro's and con's. I also don't know much about these, including what's a reasonable price point.
Any suggestions for GTA retailers, brands or specific models that are quality?
At 10ft extension you are in prefabricated gazebo territory. Many are 10x10 or 12x10. We put one on our deck years ago and sit outside in thunderstorms, eat under it, use it for shade, close the mosquito nets when it’s really bad. We even use it in the winter. I fitted a ceiling fan to it for the hottest days and exchange it for an infra red heater when it gets cooler. I even rigged up a water spray cooling system for those odd days when it really gets scorching. We wondered if we would miss the open air and sun on the deck but we haven’t. There are other places in the garden to catch the rays.
Ours is aluminum but I just helped a friend build a cedar one with a metal roof from Crappy Tire. It looks really good and is pretty well built and has a polycarbonate skylight. Each of these takes about a day to build with some help.
Just mentioning an option. These gazebos with hard steel roofs can withstand extreme weather. Ours looks brand new even though it’s years old and when a tree blew down in the garden nothing moved with the gazebo.
If this is an option just make sure of the following:
1. Don’t get powder coated steel, it will eventually rust.
2. Don’t get a canvas roof it will tear.
3. Galvanized steel roof is the best.
4. Get the mosquito nets if they are optional. Everyone will thank you and the gazebo becomes an extension of your house.
5. Lag bolt it to the deck/patio.
At 10ft extension you are in prefabricated gazebo territory. Many are 10x10 or 12x10. We put one on our deck years ago and sit outside in thunderstorms, eat under it, use it for shade, close the mosquito nets when it’s really bad. We even use it in the winter. I fitted a ceiling fan to it for the hottest days and exchange it for an infra red heater when it gets cooler. I even rigged up a water spray cooling system for those odd days when it really gets scorching. We wondered if we would miss the open air and sun on the deck but we haven’t. There are other places in the garden to catch the rays.
Ours is aluminum but I just helped a friend build a cedar one with a metal roof from Crappy Tire. It looks really good and is pretty well built and has a polycarbonate skylight. Each of these takes about a day to build with some help.
Just mentioning an option. These gazebos with hard steel roofs can withstand extreme weather. Ours looks brand new even though it’s years old and when a tree blew down in the garden nothing moved with the gazebo.
If this is an option just make sure of the following:
1. Don’t get powder coated steel, it will eventually rust.
2. Don’t get a canvas roof it will tear.
3. Galvanized steel roof is the best.
4. Get the mosquito nets if they are optional. Everyone will thank you and the gazebo becomes an extension of your house.
5. Lag bolt it to the deck/patio.
Next summer we want to remove our aging back deck and lay a flagstone patio, so if we were to consider such a structure, it would have to wait until then. We don't have the biggest back yard - maybe 40x40, of which I've stolen much of it for the garden. My wife has a space of about 25x12 to play with as our back sitting area, so the pergola could work down the road if the awning doesn't happen.
At 10ft extension you are in prefabricated gazebo territory. Many are 10x10 or 12x10. We put one on our deck years ago and sit outside in thunderstorms, eat under it, use it for shade, close the mosquito nets when it’s really bad. We even use it in the winter. I fitted a ceiling fan to it for the hottest days and exchange it for an infra red heater when it gets cooler. I even rigged up a water spray cooling system for those odd days when it really gets scorching. We wondered if we would miss the open air and sun on the deck but we haven’t. There are other places in the garden to catch the rays.
Ours is aluminum but I just helped a friend build a cedar one with a metal roof from Crappy Tire. It looks really good and is pretty well built and has a polycarbonate skylight. Each of these takes about a day to build with some help.
Just mentioning an option. These gazebos with hard steel roofs can withstand extreme weather. Ours looks brand new even though it’s years old and when a tree blew down in the garden nothing moved with the gazebo.
If this is an option just make sure of the following:
1. Don’t get powder coated steel, it will eventually rust.
2. Don’t get a canvas roof it will tear.
3. Galvanized steel roof is the best.
4. Get the mosquito nets if they are optional. Everyone will thank you and the gazebo becomes an extension of your house.
5. Lag bolt it to the deck/patio.
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But the wind will catch it and destroy it if you are not careful. It usually goes on sale every so often.
Visit our guide to Queensland’s tropical centre Cairns and explore the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy the cafes, bustling markets and nearby beaches.
If this is an option just make sure of the following:
1. Don’t get powder coated steel, it will eventually rust.
2. Don’t get a canvas roof it will tear.
3. Galvanized steel roof is the best.
4. Get the mosquito nets if they are optional. Everyone will thank you and the gazebo becomes an extension of your house.
5. Lag bolt it to the deck/patio.
nice place to visit but prices and traffic as bad as Toronto if not worse tho prettier. Tickets not too bad $2k round trip from Pearson.
Still you should try and get here with the kids for a month ....spend a night on the reef amongst other adventures.
I'm trying to use up a hundred or so square feet of various types and sizes of interlock in a rarely seen storage spot along side the house. It won't make the Home and Garden award list but a good potting and storage area for the usual junk and it saves me from paying to haul it away.
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