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I think the thing with tarp / sail is that unless stretched super taught it will flap in wind and sag and collect rain - so a fixed pergola with horizontal slats as per the example above is better long term. External mounted awnings are used a lot in hot European countries and you can get them here but good ones get expensive.
Sheppz-
That's a good point(s). Guess you'll never be able to prevent long term sag.
I was looking at this thing, but butted up against the house:
as it seems to solve a lot of the issues and the width works (I think). The depth might be an issue and idk what it would do to the plants in that area. Also while I'd assume with the flaps open it wouldn't restrict light, irl it could do.It's always the same story with our place. We have ideas of what we want, but are just never sure about dropping money on works when we don't know how long we'll be here and we doubt it will add value.
hugo7
That sounds cool.
Unfortunately my laptop won't handle it. I should prob check fusion 36o for a similar feature...
... although it took me quite a while to draw a series of boxes and walls, so that could be ambitious.
My mum suggested nest eye hooks and a sail.