Gazebo? Pergola?

last year

Looking for the best option for shade on our patio. patio is about 15x15’ and full West sun. i like pergokas but concerned there wont be enough shade. Gazebo is another choice but im concerned about putiing it right off the patio door. will the rain come fiwn right n front if the payio? Is it strange to put a gazebo right off the door? Looking for advice and ideas.

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millworkman
last year
Context is key. Post up pics of the area in question and an idea of the type of pergola or gazebo you are thinking of.
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JAN MOYER
last year
There are retractable awnings as well.

To now its a mystery meat we can not see.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
We need pics I do not find pergolas a great way to handle the sun unless they are totally covered which then poses issues with interior light. The motorized awnings are great but we need pics. Post here in a comment DO NOT start another post.
freedomplace1
last year
I am a gazebo fan; so if possible, that would be my choice.

No, it is not strange at all to have a gazebo near a patio door; actually, can have certain advantages And you can get a gazebo that has drainage.

Just as one idea/view for you.

https://www.domioutdoorliving.com/products/double-canopy-hardtop-gazebo-brown?vari?
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
last year
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Gazebo right from the door
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Norwood Architects
last year
You solution could be anything from a simple umbrella all the way to a newly build porch. Photos would help greatly.
Megan Newman
Original Author
last year
Nice ideas. I didn’t think about gutters … I was envisioning rain pouring off the gazebo roof right in front of the patio door attached pics
Megan Newman
Original Author
last year
Pics
Megan Newman
Original Author
last year
Pics
Megan Newman
Original Author
last year
Patio pics
Megan Newman
Original Author
last year
I don’t know how all those “pics” comments got on there. So sorry
Lyn Nielson
last year
it would be a shame to limit the patio space with a fixed gazebo.

do you plan to use it just seasonally, or year round? Doesn't appear to be a tropical setting
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JAN MOYER
last year
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You call a local awning company, and you get a custom retractable with a hard wired wind sensor.

There are a zillion fabrics, and know you will need a bit of exterior "house surgery/beefing of infrastructure' in the wall.

But.......that will be your best bet here for what you have.

General idea...ignore fabric, and you can have a tailored valance as well
freedomplace1
last year
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Beautiful house and outdoor space. A gazebo would be very nice there. Much more elegant than a retractable awning hanging off your house, imo. Don‘t get me wrong... an awning can work well in some setups. But for your house and property, I think you are right to think gazebo. Would be stunning.
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
last year
I would just add an umbrella. That way you won't lose light in the winter due to a permanent structure.