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Where you should Buy Patio Awnings: Your Online Options

June 14th, 2011 by Suntan

Much like whatever else, with regards to patio awnings a number of companies that will become more worthwhile as opposed to runners. It is necessary which you take time to carefully consider these options, to be able to come to the most effective decision and find the patio awnings best suited to you personally plus your needs.

The net is one of the greatest resources on hand here, and you’re simply gonna be capable of finding better made and deals on the net than at any outlet personally. It is because most online companies have great relationships with wholesale companies as well as in return they save quite a lot of money. They then take these savings and pass them onto you.

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With regards to patio awnings, one of the best companies you can even examine out may be the Patio Concepts Company. They supply consumers with one of the widest and quite a few varied selections of patio covers and enclosures on the planet and they also represent major manufacturers throughout United states. They have patio awnings in all sizes, shapes and colors, ensuring that you’ll be able to get the perfect awning to select your existing décor.

Retractable Awnings is an additional great option here. They are a firm which offers over 100 years of combined experience and since they are a household managed company you know that you can trust of their dedication as a company. They have got sold thousands of retractable along with other patio awnings and exterior and interior sun protection systems.

Eide Industries, another company offering patio awnings, is a custom manufacturer of economic shade structures, canopies, tension structures, architectural designed structures, cabanas, and much more. They make everything from large patio canopies and awnings for restaurants and retail uses to smaller ones for residential purposes.

Wherever you purchase your patio awnings from, ensure that you have in mind the style and size that you will be seeking prior to any purchases, and however some patio awnings you are able to install all on your own unless you feel relaxed carrying this out then you certainly should hire a specialist to come in and get the job accomplished for you.

Even though this is gonna cost you a bit more a lot poorer, it will likely be worth every penny to find out that your particular awning is installed and dealing properly and will definitely be worth the cost in the long run.

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Your Questions About Deck Awnings

June 2nd, 2011 by Suntan

James asks…

Is there a difference of having an awning on my deck or patio rather than having an umbrella?

Suntan answers:

The pros are Awnings don’t blow over in the wind. Awnings cover more space. Awnings last longer.
The cons are Awnings cost more, Awnings trap the heat under the awning making the deck really hot on a summer day.

Maria asks…

If I have limited height above my patio or deck, can I still have a retractable awning installed?

Suntan answers:

Check it below. Http://seekitnow.info/416083/awnings Gooooood luck (:

William asks…

What is the best way to build a roof over a bar on my deck?

I was looking to build a bar on the second level of my deck and put a roof over it. Here is some information I think will help.
1. My deck is 12 x 25. The roof I want to build is going to cover an 12′ x 8′ area. I want to put the roof on one side that would have a two story wall on an 8′ wide side, a one story wall with a roof 8 feet up on the 12′ side and the other two open.
2. I was thinking about a gabled roof 12′ x 8′. I was thinking a 3/4/5 slope so the roof would be around 8′ wide and 12′ long
I am worried about what type of posts to use and if I could span the 12′ distance with no additional post in the middle.
3. Second thought was attaching a ledger to the two story outside wall and installing a pitched flat roof out from there like an awning.

If anyone has any ideas of the best way to do this and what size lumber to use that would be a great help. I really want to use the right lumber so I am not regretting something a couple years from now.

Thanks in advance

Bob

Suntan answers:

Well Bob, Seems that you thought this through. The first thing that I thought of was it`s a 2nd level deck. Adding any kind of structure on that 2nd story deck will add a lot more weight on those deck post and beams. Make sure that the beam is notched on the 6″x6″ deck post going into the ground. Writing about the ground brings up another thought; is the original concrete footers going to hold that 2nd story deck roof. I started to remodel a owners attached ‘add-on’ to there old deck, like you are going to do and found out in the middle of there project that the add-on had sunk into the ground 8″, due to the first builders not checking on the deck footers. And the project had to go on hold until the footers had to be redesigned(engineered). Just a heads-up when adding on more weight onto a existing deck footer. Now if your going to do this with a wooden roof system, then I “highly” recommend getting it engineered by a True ‘Engineer’ and having a permit will insure that it passes all codes and will stay attached to your house forever. “No one” likes to find out later on that the structure is sinking into the ground due to the fact that the one building the structure didn`t know anything about ” barring loads”. And how they effect your structure your building. A retractable awning may be the way to go here and save you all that work and money to do this project right from the start. Sorry for being total honest here but that`s just me :-) . Hoped any of my info. Helped keep you safe and smiling around your bar for a long time…

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Your Questions About Awnings For Homes

May 25th, 2011 by Suntan

Mandy asks…

computer program for architecture?

I’ve been told theres a program where you can scan a picture of a home and then go on and make customizations like adding awnings and other things to it. Does anyone happen to know what its called?

Suntan answers:

Autocad 2011 is the industry standard for that.

Sharon asks…

Any chance these homeowners are wealthy Republicans?

Scarsdale, NY, where the average price tag for homes is $834,000, has “homeowner associations” that BAN such ecologically-positive things like solar panels.

Other HOAs around the country ban also ban solor collectors, and compost piles, window fans, outdoor clotheslines, window air conditioners, awnings on the front of the house, and VEGETABLE GARDENS.

Some HOA prohibit the use of outdoor wood furnaces and boilers, which have become extremely popular within the last couple decades.

HOA restrictions are part of a larger problem: the growing power of such “private governments” to control people’s use of their own property.

State legislatures are starting to rein in HOAs that try to ban environmentally responsible practices. At least 12 states have adopted laws that guarantee the right to erect solar equipment, although most of them permit HOAs to enforce “reasonable” conditions.

Comments? Reactions?
Dream on you cons…
I live in a fine home; I’m just not an overly-wealthy snob who thinks that environmentally responsible actions/equipment, etc. are “unsightly.”

And I’m not stupid enough to buy into one of those restricted, gated communities, anyway.

Around here, we use less energy by employing things like solar panels, heat sinks, clean burning outdoor boilers. We feed not only ourselves with our gardens, but we also provide the vegetables and prime rib for your conservative pie holes.

So, pipe down and get responsible. Dont rag to me about “liberals” who don’t work. We all work around here; and probably harder than you do.

Suntan answers:

Republican or Democrat, whether it’s eco-friendly initiatives or what color you can paint your shutters, I’ve NEVER EVER heard anybody say “gee, I’m sure glad to be in an HOA”.

These things are, at best, minor inconveniences, and at worst an unwelcome intrusion into your daily life. The most common response I hear from the few who defend them are “at least your neighbor can’t leave his junk 1957 pickup truck on his lawn.” You know what? I don’t CARE if my neighbor has a 1957 pickup truck on his lawn!!! I really don’t care!

Paul asks…

how to repair a mesh screen on a dog crate?

my 22 week old australian shepherd broke the mesh screen on his dog crate. other than the screen, the crate is in good shape and can still fit him. the screen is pretty much torn in the middle but still attached to the door. i do not want to buy a new crate just yet, considering he’s still growing, but i do need a replacement for the door. any recommendations?

http://www.yourdogsuppliesstore.com/ProdImages/k9camperdoubledoorportabletentcrate.jpg

the crate is similar looking to this.
could i use the following to repair it?
Phifer 60 In. x 96 In. Charcoal Fiberglass Screen
Andersen® 20-5/32 In. x 20-5/32 In. White Awning Insect Screen
(all from Home Depot website)

Suntan answers:

I’ve had one of those too. You can’t replace them. You can either buy another like that. Or you can buy a plastic one that will last longer. I know this sounds cheap, but you could duct tape it. Or you can sew it back together

John asks…

Neighbor opened her home as an Adult Foster Care Home in the state of Washington.?

Are there any rules or codes as to which she must abide? This is a residential cul-d-sac and some of the things she has done to her house is causing some concern with my family and others. So far she has converted the garage into bedrooms, placed bright yellow awnings over front windows to shade the garage bedrooms from sunlight, she has put a big sign above garage advertising her business and now she wants to build a cottage along side her house so that she can have her space away from her patients (she has 4 so far and looking for one more). Who can I call to make sure that she is doing everything legally and up to code? Does anyone out there know anything about this type of business and what the do’s and don’t's are? Like as far as the traffic this business is causing and how many people are allowed in the home? I don’t know if it matters that these are track homes with little lots and spaced rather close to one another. Any advice helpful.

Suntan answers:

You are so on the right track here. If you want to know for sure call the code enforcement department in your city. They can be found in the white pages of the phone book under the city name. She wouldn’t be able to build on without a building permit and usually in a subdivision like you are describing there are setbacks from the property line so that may stop her right there. Good Luck.

Maria asks…

Does a No Soliciting sign on a persons front door mean a company can get in trouble if they still solicit?

We live in a nice neighborhood full of all newly built homes and military families and for some reason we are the target of all kinds of companies trying to solicit.. literally from spring to winter we have people constantly putting signs on our door or people going door to door ringing our doorbell trying to get us to sign up with their lawn care company, tree trimming, awnings, and all kinds of other things.

If we were to put a No Solicit sign on our front door can a company get in trouble if they still solicit at our home? Or would it just be a sign on my door that doesn’t really have any effect??

Suntan answers:

It means they are trespassing and that you can grab them by the scruff of the neck and throw their lame *sses off your property.

Daniel asks…

what do you think about this for a excuse?

getting kicked out over these lies a 2 year old screaming all over the night when she was asleep by 8:00pm a kid aperently walking around the town houses when she will only check the mail and walk back home a guy walking on thin timber walking on the window awnings which its imposible to get up on and if he did he will brake it because he is too fat to not brake it so tell me what do you think of this and also only have 2 weeks to get out and find onother spot
the neighboors are lieing to the realstate i have tried to talk to the real estate but they dont want to listen to me

Suntan answers:

I see that you have told the realestate dont worry you will find a house in time just apply for more than one spot at a time but dont live in flats its very eseay to get kicked out of flats and harder in houses goig on your last question with a problem with a neighboor it looks like she was very jelouse of you and wanted you out in the first place just remember one thing what goes around comes around and i believe in that

Donna asks…

Awning for a camper van?

I have just bought a Ford Transit motor home a SWB but it hasen’t got an awning I have searched the webb site for one but could only find them for caravans I would like to pick a used one if possible if not a new one can any body help.

Suntan answers:

Awnings for campervans are all over ebay. Also try a mailorder place called

www.towsure.com
www.riverswayleisure.co.uk

Linda asks…

Bought new home, air conditioning was never installed!!!!!!?

My husband and I just bought our first home last October. It was a new construction home.The last few weeks we’ve been dying of heat. It’s been 80 degrees in the house and it’s only April! We thought that our air conditioning must not be working and called a repairman out to fix ‘it’, only to find that ‘it’ was nonexistant!! We were completely under the impression that air conditioning was supposed to be put in our home. We live in a desert, with large South facing windows in our kitchen, living room and bedrooms that get direct sun all day. No ceiling fans. We have a baby and our summers get into the 100′s. Right now our house is almost 20 degrees hotter inside than it is outside. I’m freaking out. We’re in the process of trying to get the builder to pay for our air conditioning, but I don’t know what we’ll do if they refuse. We can’t afford to pay for central air right now, and we aren’t allowed to use awnings. In the contract that we signed it said that air conditioning may not be installed until after we closed on the house. The way it was written it looked like the builder was planning on waiting until we bought the place to install the air conditioning. Now they’re trying to tell us that our house was never supposed to have air conditioning, and that central air was an ‘upgrade’. If we had known that there wasn’t going to be air conditioning installed we would never have bought it. I’m worried sick about my baby getting too hot. Her room has a giant South facing window and I know that it’s incredibly dangerous for babies to get that hot. Do you think that we have any legal recourse if they don’t do the decent thing and install our air conditioning? We did not sign anything saying that it wasn’t included in our home, and the Real Estate Agent who sold us the home said that it was identical to the mirrored properties which had air conditioning. Any advice would be great. Thank you!

Oh also any advice on how to keep it cool in the meantime would be greatly appreciated. As of now all we have is cellular blinds to protect us from the heat, they help a little, but that’s about it.
Old people and children also died without A/C in the past. Heat Stroke is just as dangerous as Hypothermia.

Suntan answers:

While you are fighting – invest in a few window units for the bedrooms.

You can also install ceiling fans and thermal curtains on the windows.

You may want to consider installing solar screens. These block heat from the outside. Http://www.lonestarsolarscreens.com/FAQ.htm
You may not even need the blackout drapes if you use these.

Even if you win the fight -the drapes that block out the sun or solar screens would be a help anyway. They would help to keep the power bill down and the window units you can sell or keep – in case the new ac ever goes down.

Make sure to take cool showers.
Hand wash dishes so you don’t have to run the dish washer – it puts out heat.
Hang your laundry out to dry – so you don’t have to run the dryer.
Cook using a microwave or toaster oven. Remember, your oven puts a lot of heat out into the home.
Turn off all lights/computer when not in use. These put out heat.
Take cool showers.
Take plastic water bottles fill them about 3/4 with water then freeze them. Take them to bed with you.
Eat cool foods – watermelon, Italian ice, Popsicles. Grapes that have been frozen make a cool healthy treat.
Drink lots of water.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine.
Plant trees outside your home. Plant the trees so they will throw shade on your home.
Here’s some web sites I found: http://www.curtainandbathoutlet.com/energy_saving_items.htm

http://www.target.com/Thermal-Lined-Curtains-Drapes-Energy/b?ie=UTF8&node=300012011

http://www.bedbathstore.com/therdrap.html

These articles on how to cool w/o ac is good too: http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Keep-Your-House-Cool-Without-Air-Conditioning

http://www.energyconservationinfo.org/noacok.htm

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveMoney/25cheapWaysToKeepYourHouseCooler.aspx

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Your Questions About Deck Awnings Home

May 20th, 2011 by Suntan

Nancy asks…

I have Tired to Put My answers in before and NO ONE WOULD HELP. So lets try it this way. Please Help?

1. Report binders that have checklists and thumb-indexed
reference materials are
A. inexpensive and official looking.
B. impressive and can create more business.
C. difficult to use.
D. a client’s option.
2. Partial inspections usually
A. don’t require a pre-inspection agreement.
B. require no disclosure from the seller.
C. require a limited pre-inspection agreement.
D. are requested by lawyers.

3. The pre-inspection agreement is
A. a written contract between the home inspector and the client.
B. seldom needed for partial inspections.
C. the document that ends the inspection process.
D. an alternative to punch-list inspection reports.
4. A narrative report is a type of inspection report that’s
A. set up as a checklist.
B. used only for relocation inspections.
C. prepared in a business letter format.
D. delivered to the client on-site.
5. What type of inspection is a bank most likely to request?
A. Partial inspection C. Pre-sale inspection
B. Remodeling inspection D. Punch-list inspection
6. When does a home seller generally fill out a property condition disclosure form?
A. As soon as he or she decides to sell the property
B. After a pre-sale inspection is completed
C. After the home has been sold
D. Before requesting a pre-sale inspection
7. To be impartial and lawful, a pre-inspection agreement must be
A. paid for by the lender.
B. signed by the real estate agent.
C. used within 30 days.
D. negotiable and capable of being altered.
8. The Standards of Practice published by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
are quite inclusive and
A. describe the procedures used in a termite inspection.
B. explain that inspectors may never examine heating systems.
C. can be referred to in court, if necessary.
D. list the fees inspectors must charge for their services.
9. Another term for a pre-inspection agreement is
A. standard of practice. C. scope of work.
B. pre-sale inspection. D. partial inspection.

10. An important skill for the beginning home inspector is
A. good telephone interviewing technique.
B. experience in issuing building permits.
C. ability to interpret building codes.
D. familiarity with reading electric meters.
11. The two-step process of reporting includes
A. on-site inspection and the job order form.
B. report writing and payment for services.
C. data collection and report writing.
D. the pre-inspection agreement and the on-site report.
12. The job order form is used to
A. record data for the insurance company.
B. limit the real estate agent’s liability.
C. report home conditions to prospective buyers.
D. record a client’s request for an inspection.
13. According to most standards of practice, an inspector is normally required to check all of
the following except
A. walkways. C. fences.
B. driveways. D. attached garages.
14. Based on most standards of practice guidelines, which of the following home components
should you include in your inspection?
A. Burglar alarms C. Door locks
B. Appliances D. Windows
15. Based on most standards of practice guidelines, which of the following home components
should you include in your inspection?
A. Privacy walls C. Swimming pool wiring
B. Attached decks D. Home protection systems
16. Based on standards of practice guidelines, which of the following home components is
normally required to be inspected?
A. Awnings C. Storm window
B. Storm door D. Balconies
17. Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior by an inspector?
A. Recommending a contractor in return for a percentage of the work done
B. Overlooking a small problem to help close a sale
C. Refusing to share information without the client’s permission
D. Giving the real estate agent a percentage of the inspection fe

18. When inspecting a heating system, you should always
A. operate the automatic safety controls.
B. ignite solid-fuel pilots.
C. try to operate the system regardless of the conditions.
D. open readily accessible access panels.
19. Your inspection of a house’s _______ relates to the condition of the roof.
A. electrical system C. foundation
B. attic D. windows
20. A statement describing both the requirements that must be met by a product or process
and the ways in which satisfaction of the requirements will be measured is called a/an
A. standard specification.
B. established procedure.
C. a standard recommendation.
D. ASTM test.

Suntan answers:

Ok sure! I graduated Harvard
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Your Questions About Awnings For Homes

May 11th, 2011 by Suntan

Robert asks…

why are there so many intolerant ignorant narrow minded people pt2?

anyway he had gone to juvie during the summer befor freshman year in highschool which in over that time period i had discovered that i like metal way more then i liked rap and started dressing in a metal or gothic manner.
the first day at my new highschool one of the first people i ran into was my first black friend from jr high he took a look at me and said dude what da f***** you doin wearing that s***.
he looked at me and said fine man you can be gothic for a month because i know you aint gonna like it.
we still hung out and all that but i slowly started to realize this dude was an ignorant dumb@$$ the kind of person i didn’t want to be around but we still wreaked havoc on the neighbors houses but he got to carried away with s*** and started smashing cars up and tering off awnings. the next day ride home from school he asked me if i could beat someone up and i said i’d rather not. he told some kid that i called him a nigr and the whole bus outraged but only a few attacked me. cp3

Suntan answers:

Wow ur story is too long

Joseph asks…

Sims 2 Open For Business Items?

What types of businesses can you have in The Sims 2 Open For Business? Also can you use awnings, elevators and/or shelves in you Sims homes?

Suntan answers:

Yes u can use awnings and elevators and shelves and the businisses are a seller like anything u can sell if u want to make electrition store or flowers or games or even all at once and u can take on barbershops,clothes shops,resturants,bakery,grocerystore,car store but not sure about it plus u can get cell phones

Paul asks…

Air conditioner for an Awning Window?

Home Depot says no body makes a Window Air Conditioner for an Awning window — link show you what an Awning window is for those not knowing.

http://www.loewen.com/home.nsf/windows

Does anyone make them?

Suntan answers:

No, The only thing that comes to mind is that you can disconnect the hardware for the season and then put in a regular window air conditioner allowing the window itself to lie on top of the air conditioning unit. Then in the fall just reconnect your hardware for the winter.

Richard asks…

charcoal colored metal roof?

what color siding and shutters and awnings would look good ti’s an 18′ by80′ mobil home i was thinking ivory siding, brown shutters and awnings what do you think?big decision thanks for Your help
hey thanks! the color burgundy on the chart does look pretty together beside the ivory

Suntan answers:

Ivory siding, burgundy shutters.

Ken asks…

Question on using Replacement Cost Value (RCV) money for something else in Home owner insurance?

I had a hail damage on my metal awning and my home owner insurance is paying for replacement cost This awning is at the back of house. While talking to the contractor, he suggested to make a bigger “awning” and then make walls to make a room. Alternatively, we can construct a proper extension -21x 16 office. The advantage is that we can take care of future hail problems by putting a more sturdy roof.

Can I use this money [about $2k] towards this extension [$20k] since it replaces awning the same place? I called up insurance agent and she hasn’t gotten back to me.

Any advice will be appreciated.
The insurance already paid me depreciation value [60% depreciated] as I have Actual Replacement Cost in my policy. The rest of the amount [~$2k] will be issued when I submit receipt to replace the awning. I wanna use this money for upgrade by making extension instead of putting awning there. I can call it extended awning with walls and concrete floor :)
Spoke to insurance adjuster. He said I could use the entire ACV of awning for upgrade to a full extension. Just submit the receipt for more than ACV with a note on it. I requested him to put this in claim just in case there are some disagreement later.

Suntan answers:

Yes.

The insurance company does not pay for an upgrade. But if you wanted to make changes and make an upgrade, now is a great time to do it. Example: your kitchen floor gets damaged. Rather than go back with vinyl, you decide to put in ceramic tile. Perfectly reasonable to do. You just have to pay the difference.

Absolutely legit to put the insurance money toward an upgrade and pay the rest out of pocket.

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