Front porch measures 93" across.
What can I use to block out the AZ sun ?
by Florence
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I can't seem to find anything to block out our Arizona afternoon sun when it's 105 degrees. My furniture outside will descinerate. My porch plants on the far side of the porch are even burning up. My area I want to cover as shown in the pic is 93" wide. Can't find anything locally. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! Florence
12 answers
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Janet Pizaro
on May 30, 2017
Hang a tension rod in between the two posts and use a light weight pretty shower curtain or regular lightweight drape -
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DOTTIE
on May 30, 2017
There are Bamboo or faux bamboo roll down shades I have purchased at A Menards , Lowe's or Home Depot type of store. Hope this helps -
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Dfm
on May 30, 2017
knitted shade cloth from a green house builder, will still let you see out but cuts the temp. -
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Dina
on May 30, 2017
I used the bamboo roll up shades from lowes. I ordered one at 96ins and about 72ins long. Cost about $40.Don't buy the plastic - they will lose their shade: aka melt -
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Nancy Turner
on May 30, 2017
It would be easy to make a curtain out of sheets, putting a rod through the top hem of the sheet and make a hem on the bottom to put some kind of rod or weights to hold it down. You could even make a few different ones to use for different seasons, moods, etc. Sheets can be an inexpensive way to shade and then just put it in the wash whenever it gets dusty from the wind blowing dust and dirt. -
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Dus9776494
on May 30, 2017
What about a painters drop cloth they are heavy enough to keep out the sun but light in color and if it get dirty you can was it .The cloth comes in big sizes and not expensive. -
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Mary mary
on May 30, 2017
U can get those rollup bamboo screens, will give U privacy 2. Roll up in winter, if desired./get planter boxes, put behind chairs, attach trellis & grow some sort of vine -
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Katy Bowss
on May 31, 2017
Something like this will work or the bamboo shades. I have used both.https://www.walmart.com/ip/Radiance-1-4-Oval-Vinyl-PVC-Roll-Up-Blinds-in-White/17095680![]()
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Florence
on May 31, 2017
I never expected so many answers! THANK YOU ALL for helping me resolve my Heat issues on my porch. Much appreciated the GREAT ideas
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Crystal Jozefick
on May 31, 2017
I like the bamboo shades. They are inexpensive and also attractive. -
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Crystal Jozefick
on May 31, 2017
Have you thought of installing ceiling fans on your porch? -
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Bar30134552
on Oct 30, 2017
MOVE!!!
Janet Pizaro
on May 30, 2017
DOTTIE
on May 30, 2017
Dfm
on May 30, 2017
Dina
on May 30, 2017
Nancy Turner
on May 30, 2017
Dus9776494
on May 30, 2017
Mary mary
on May 30, 2017
Katy Bowss
on May 31, 2017
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