Patio shading on single storey extension and bifolds
We have an almost finished single storey extension with hipped lean to roof. Still to be rendered and garden a blank canvas right now!
It's a SW facing garden and we have full width bifolds and 2 large velux... so yes hot!
We've installed awning blinds over the velux which has solved the solar gain from above but next step is to design shading that we can have over the bifolds and the soon-to-be patio area at the back of the house.
We're struggling to come up with design ideas for the area at the back of the house. Shading needs to be optional (to allow solar gain in winter but prevent it and glare in summer).
We've tested out a shade sail, attached to the house, which was OK but a bit of hassle to put up/down. It also didn't quite block out the sun in the middle part of the doors as the fabric is pulled in all directions.
As you see above, we've trialled out a cantilevered parasol, which was pretty decent but didn't look good right up against the wall and has to be pretty big to cover the 3.5m bifolds fully. The one above is only 3m.
Lean to pergolas with retractable awnings sounds like a good option but we're not sure how that will look against a single storey extension with a sloped roof. Can't see any examples on the net. Also having that one post in the way...
Any stylish ideas for the shading and patio area would be most appreciated!
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rachelmidlands
5 years agoHow about a louvered pergola. The slats are adjustable so you can have shade/sun and also can also be waterproof so you can sit out even on a rainy day. Expensive option I know and doesn’t help with a post being in the way, they do look good tho. Quick google search came up with this: https://www.cbsolarshading.co.uk/outdoor-living-pod
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