Build a metal roof structure on that patio....pretty inexpensive if you don't mind doing it yourself.
Need some ideas for shade for pool patio..
- Thread starter TammyGriffin
- Start date
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,204
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Here's our pavillion and Coolaroo shades. There is a second shade just to the left of the one that is deployed in the picture. If you look around in the thread, there are other pics giving the overview of the space. Our pool is also separate from the house. Our goal was a solid shade structure with little to no shade on the pool. We like the free heat from the sun for our MD water. We also have three umbrellas separate from this area that provide small areas of shade.
Pool Build - Baltimore
Pool Build - Baltimore
Does anyone have a good online supplier of the support poles for the shade sails? Do they fit into umbrella sleeves?
Your choices really are umbrellas, pergolas, and cabanas. Look at any picture of a tropical resort. This is how they do shade: http://www.iberostargrandhotel.com/images/slides/slide-30.jpg
And if your husband can build something, surely he can put up and take down a few umbrellas. Leave the bases there permanently.
And if your husband can build something, surely he can put up and take down a few umbrellas. Leave the bases there permanently.
Yes I think we will maybe build a freestanding metal roof patio by the pool.
My husband can build just about anything I want so should be a problem. He just built a 6 x 8 dog house. So I know he can build me a pergola of some sort but with metal roof
I've added pergola at my house and some friends of ours. Pretty simple little structure, you can get pre made kits too if you want depending on material choice. On mine I sourced "collaroo" shade fabric (lets water through so pretty safe to leave open position) and went to a sign shop to add webbing and grommets then strung it with aircraft able so it's "retractable". The triangle one we left without a cover as the angles created the desired shade. Also on mine I have a roller blind with same type of fabric from "nesling". Works for us but tons of options out there, whatever works for you. Ill post a pic of ours shortly with the shade cover.
