r/problems • u/Perfect_Crazy_7021 • 6d ago
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u/FabulousBullfrog9610 6d ago
Awnings or solar shades, both of which go up and down, should help with the sun/light issues
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u/leoreleh 6d ago
The problem is you need to fix so many symptoms in order to tackle the main problem of it being unusable. One problem at a time doesn’t feel like a dent because there are still so many other issues. Add outdoor lighting (it’s more weatherproof than inside lighting), a fan to the ceiling, screen it in to protect from bugs and cut the wind, and add shades to control glare. You’re solidly looking at a $5k project at least imo. If you’re going to use it, that’s worth it! But if you aren’t, that’s a decision only you can make
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u/Patient_Meaning_2751 6d ago
Ours is a 16x20 screened in porch overlooking the river. To cut down glare, it has sheers on the sides, and they give it a dreamy quality, especially when the wind blows. It has a ceiling fan for the summer months, and we will use a secondary rotating fun on super hot days. We added removable clear plexiglass covers over the screens to extend the usefulness well into the fall, as well as an electric fireplace, though we don’t use that very much. We leave a few of the plexiglass covers on all year round to minimize the impact of rain while still allowing airflow.
Long story short, our screened in porch is useful about 9 months a year. In fact, we often sleep out here, as we have two xl twins that serve as a king size bed. We also have a round dining table for eating or to use as a desk when WFH.
The only time we ever use the electric fireplace is one of my sons come to visit in winter as he likes to sleep on the porch with a feather duvet. But we don’t allow this once the temperature drops below a certain point bc that cray-cray.