Sun shade for abnormal application - Please Help!

6 years ago

We are lucky to have an amazing view! However, the sun sets just over the hills & we are in need of some shade during the evenings as our main dining and entertainment areas are right in the rays of the sun. I do not want a permanent shade here. We don't have a structure to connect the shade to so we are looking for ideas to accommodate our needs. Perhaps a shade that goes from the ground up? Perhaps a shade that goes from the ground up that the poles can retract into the ground? We may need to create a one-of-a-kind shade but I'm hoping something already exists out there that we can use in this space. Thanks!

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btydrvn

6 years ago

Cant imagine you would want to obstruct that view with a big structure that is only needed a few hours a day!...especially with the way the sun’s direction changes direction seasonally.... the proper protection should be applied to the windows that need the protection....offer a picture of the windows from inside the home that need shade ...so you can get ideas for the least obtrusive but most effective sun protection where it is needed..and will work no matter what the season....

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JAN MOYER
6 years ago
You need a landscape designer on the site.
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Yardvaark
6 years ago
Is the area that you are trying to protect under cover of the roof? If yes, you could add a retractable awning and a pull-down shade. If it's out in the yard, you'll have to add an authentic Dutch windmill. :-)
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
IMO this will be a custom design . Can you not just find a large rectangular tilting umbrella? I just googled large rectangular tilting umbrella. This seems like it would work
P Banos
6 years ago
Sounds like it would be easier to put motorized shades on a timer on the inside of the windows.
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WestCoast Hopeful
6 years ago
If you want to be outside get a tilting umbrella. Inside blinds. I don’t think this is a big deal to be honest. We have light filtering shades in our living room for the same reason but for morning sun. We tilt our two umbrellas when outside
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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 years ago
Retractable awnings can be supported in a number of ways now.
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Original Author
6 years ago

I should have mentioned that we have no issues with shading the INSIDE of the house but we are in need of shade for our OUTDOOR entertainment area. Hence, the problem of not having a structure to attach a shade to. Thank you all for your suggestions. Keep 'em coming!
suezbell
6 years ago
There are umbrellas that have a tilt option.

https://www.coutureoutdoor.com/product/hudson-4-quatro-cantilever-adjustable-tilt-umbrella/
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suezbell
6 years ago
Actually prefer a more portable umbrella and just expect to move it or myself as needed. There are some slightly larger than this.

https://www.americancountryhomestore.com/products/california-umbrella-ba908
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suezbell
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
If you could plant one or two trees that grow fairly quickly and that you could trim -- cut the lower limbs and leave the upper ones -- for some shade, that would be worth considering for the long term.
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