Any suggestions for a outside shelter for sitting outside
Hi all, I’ve fairly neglected the outside of my house & we don’t currently have anywhere setup to sit outside so looking at making a comfortable space.
I was thinking first off about trying to make a covered area on our decking so it’s protected from either sun or rain but I wasn’t sure how I’d do that without blocking out all the light to the house. I was just wondering if anyone might have any suggestions?
Many thanks for your time.
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Daisy England
3 years ago
Ellie
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoPlenty space to place a freestanding patio pergola or 'teahouse' with polycarbonate roofing. Or are you set on attaching it to the house?
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But Ellie has a valid question, would you actually sit outside when it rains? As rain on a poly roof does make a lot of noise.Richard G
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3 years agoI think I'd deal with the 2 issues separately.
To protect the decking you may be best off giving it a coat of treatment once a year. I've successfully used the cuprinol products designed to protect from UV. It is expensive but it lasts, there are similar products by other companies.
If you would like to sit on the deck it might be nice to have the seating a little away from the house so you feel more connected to the garden.
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