Shading bedroom from the afternoon sun

[Stuardo]

The afternoon summer sun heats up the bedroom and ensuite.

I would like to build a basic timber pergola over the front courtyard that faces west and put shade cloth over the first metre out from the bedroom and ensuite.

Do you think that would be enough to cut the sun heating up these rooms?

Any other suggestions ideas appreciated.

There is currently an aluminum awning over the bedroom sliding glass door but this does not seem to cut down any heat in the room.

Thanks

[Kermit]

A grapevine for the pergola would be a good choice - not only do you get shade, but also fruit.

[Isobel]

Some more ideas for enhancing courtyards here - https://www.domain.com.au/living/transform-a-tiny-courtyard-with-these-clever-solutions/

[Stuardo]

Thanks Isobel, so many great ideas and I'm spoilt for choice now.

[Jason]

Hi @Stuardo,

Hope all is well.

Just wondering whether you've made any progress on this project? It would be great to get an update, or feel free to let us know if you need a hand with anything.

Thanks,

Jason

[JDE]

Pergola sounds great. Have you considered getting the glass tinted. Similar to cars. We had the same problem on a previous house, a huge glass slider in main bedroom facing west. We got it tinted and it was quite effective, we have also swapped gauze for vision mesh.
James

[Stuardo]

Hey @Jason, no progress yet but a lot of planning and dreaming. It is starting to cool down out there so will be getting into it soonish. I am thinking of building something like this arbour below in front of the windows, but about 4 meters wide so will need an additional post in the middle.Like this only wider

[Jason · Accepted solution]

@Stuardo,

Have you seen this post by Workshop member @Wayne - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Outdoor/Building-the-BBQ-Arbor/m-p/4443

Very similar to what you are planning.

Jason

[Stuardo]

Thanks @Jason and @Wayne Wow, that is a bit of de je vu. This is what I love about working with timber. So many ways you can cut a few pieces of timber and put them together to make something beautiful and functional. I might take some points from both ideas and see what I come up with.

I suppose watch this space.

[May]

This is probably really too late yet I've only just found this site today lol
Just wanted to give a heads up as I've lived in many rentals without aircon or fans etc and looking at a house to buy I wouldn't buy anthing unless windows and doors open south and west! Yes west is the hottest side yet did you know it also is the best toget breezes to cool down the house or rooms. Trick is to wait until sun down a little and then open, a roller blind inside does have an impact plus you can open door and have blind down until sun gone. Trees or bushes as you said doing a garden will help. Bunnings has a film that is supposed to cut out heat that you could put on doors yet not sure of sizing.

[Former Workshop member]

Have you considered solar tint on the windows