any help to add a cover or awning??
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Comments (7)I'd be curious to know what you ended up using. Hopefully you'll get this message. I'm trying to decided which color to use right now. I found this site that lists all the sunbrella awning fabrics. My favorite is the 4923 Black Forest Fancy. Thanks! Kelly Here is a link that might be useful: awning fabrics...See MoreHelp me decide on awnings - PICTURES inside
Comments (13)Thanks for the additional opinions. You have all given me a lot to think about. Especially with regard to darkening the house. Our house gets a LOT of light. The way it faces allows the most light to get in. In fact both windows that would have awnings, are office windows. My husband and I both have our desks up against those windows looking out. To be honest, the light can be a bit much. Even with the blinds up, sometimes I have to drape a blanket over the window because its too bright. To avoid darkening the room too much, I was planning to have the awning sit above the window. This would lengthen the window. Normally they would sit inside the window frame and block the top half of the window. I also don't want the awning to have sides on it, which will hopefully let in a bit more light. They will also be retractable, so we'll have the option of just having the valance showing to avoid blocking the sunlight. Here are two pictures to show what I was thinking of. Only the awning would be much shorter, by about half, and sit higher up above the window. As far as awnings looking "grandma," I see your point. If they aren't done right, they definitely look dated. When they are done well, they can look really classic and charming. We live in a historic district and many of the shops uptown have awnings (similar to the shop in the picture above). I'm hoping ours will have a similar effect. I will do a little more thinking before putting down a deposit though....See Moreeasy and inexpensive way to add cover to door (portico/hanging porch)
Comments (15)Since you are in a HOA, drive around to locate the other houses that are the same model. Chances are good someone will have solved this problem already. You can use google streetview to "drive", too. Do you know how much coverage you need? 6 inches, 12 inches, more? A small overhang painted the same color as the house or in white matching the trim would be quite unobtrusive, but if it needs to be 18 or 24 inches or larger, then the HOA will probably take more notice when you put in your proposal for approval. BTW, inviting the HOA board members over when it rains may help your case. Or make a video next time it rains....See MoreReally need help with awning aesthetic.
Comments (7)That’s what I’m thinking but installer said one would look better and I’m not confident yet to agree. Thank you!...See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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