I need shade on my terrace! Don't think I wanna go umbrella, 'cause that would require adjusting as the sun moves.

I ideally, I think I just wanna flop down on an air mattress or the like and not have to worry about falling asleep.

Solutions? I know there are some creative minds and/or outdoorsy-type-people here, so I figured one of you mofos would be able to help me enjoy the summer in The Most Awesome Manner Ever.

NB: I need your shade solutions here, so please no replies saying shit like, "Put on some sunscreen", thanks.

Ace said:

I need shade on my terrace! Don't think I wanna go umbrella, 'cause that would require adjusting as the sun moves.

I ideally, I think I just wanna flop down on an air mattress or the like and not have to worry about falling asleep.

Solutions? I know there are some creative minds and/or outdoorsy-type-people here, so I figured one of you mofos would be able to help me enjoy the summer in The Most Awesome Manner Ever.

NB: I need your shade solutions here, so please no replies saying shit like, "Put on some sunscreen", thanks.

How large is the terrace?

There are companies that make retractable awnings. Would that work?

http://www.retractableawnings.com/

http://www.sunsetter.com/

http://search.yahoo.com/s...&sao=1

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[Edited 6/9/10 7:30am]

Poiple said:

Ace said:

I need shade on my terrace! Don't think I wanna go umbrella, 'cause that would require adjusting as the sun moves.

I ideally, I think I just wanna flop down on an air mattress or the like and not have to worry about falling asleep.

Solutions? I know there are some creative minds and/or outdoorsy-type-people here, so I figured one of you mofos would be able to help me enjoy the summer in The Most Awesome Manner Ever.

NB: I need your shade solutions here, so please no replies saying shit like, "Put on some sunscreen", thanks.

How large is the terrace?

Bigger than a breadbox?

I think it's about 14' by 7'.

RodeoSchro said:

There are companies that make retractable awnings. Would that work?

http://www.retractableawnings.com/

http://www.sunsetter.com/

http://search.yahoo.com/s...&sao=1

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[Edited 6/9/10 7:30am]

Thanks, man! Ideally, I wanted to try something super-cheap and/or jury-rigged first.

Ace said:

Poiple said:

How large is the terrace?

Bigger than a breadbox?

I think it's about 14' by 7'.

You could just buy one of those collapsible canopys for less than $100. Only thing is I'm not sure they make 'em less than about 10 feet in width/length.

Poiple said:

Ace said:

Bigger than a breadbox?

I think it's about 14' by 7'.

You could just buy one of those collapsible canopys for less than $100. Only thing is I'm not sure they make 'em less than about 10 feet in width/length.

I'll check it out! Do you know who sells 'em?

Ace said:

Poiple said:

You could just buy one of those collapsible canopys for less than $100. Only thing is I'm not sure they make 'em less than about 10 feet in width/length.

I'll check it out! Do you know who sells 'em?

You should just be able to go to Wal Mart or K-Mart or another discount store to pick one up. They may have a little nicer ones at say Lowe's or Home Depot, or definitely at just about any sporting goods/camping supply store.

Would something like this work?

http://www.target.com/Out...item_shape