Need shade. Awning or shade sail

ALN

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So where I have to wash my cars the sun can be quite direct on a sunny day making washing a car a bit tricky. I figure my options are a shade sail that I could attach between the house and garage or an awning maybe. I think a gazebo is too risky in case of a gust or something though it would be more multifunctional.

Anyone in the same boat and found a good solution other than waiting for dull days.
 

FM155

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I've got the same issue, house is south facing and the area where I wash is on the east side so gets the sun in the mornings. Shade might be a good plan tbh
 

brocks

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Have a similar issue but nowhere to stick a shade sail.... though I DO have a pair of them in the back garden and they are a very easy and cheap solution if you have somewhere to attach them to. Very effective at blocking sun, less so at water depending on type.
 

Gaz86

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So where I have to wash my cars the sun can be quite direct on a sunny day making washing a car a bit tricky. I figure my options are a shade sail that I could attach between the house and garage or an awning maybe. I think a gazebo is too risky in case of a gust or something though it would be more multifunctional.

Anyone in the same boat and found a good solution other than waiting for dull days.

Is water spotting the issue?
 

ALN

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Same issue as me @FM155. I think I might be able to fit a triangular shade sail from the house to garage. Thinking it should be easy up and down on carabiner clips (is that the right word?)
Also notice outdoor umbrellas aren't too dear and maybe a good option lol
 

David19

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Sail maker down at Skettrick Island could make you something to suit.
 

FM155

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I've a pretty large rectangular awning/shade thingy that I was planning to put up over our patio but the mrs wasn't keen. I think they were cheap enough from ebay or amazon.
 
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