05-06-2008, 01:16 PM
[quote karsen]Another alternative to consider is to build a pergola or buy a roll out awning that overhangs the window creating shade.
Oh God! That would be a treat in this land of Condo Cops! I'll be lucky to get the window tint job past the board. Seriously, an awning would be wonderful but with the rules/regulations in this community, it would never fly. I'm going to replace three single hung windows with impact resistant /heat shield units and it's a major project to get that through the association. Luckily, the company is used to dealing with HOAs and will prepare the drawings/materials I need to get the work approved.
I used to live in Wisconsin, on a 1.5 acre property with a house and a barn and I did what I wanted when I wanted (it was zoned industrial). Moving to FL was a lesson in how the other half lives. I have to deal with it though...
Oh God! That would be a treat in this land of Condo Cops! I'll be lucky to get the window tint job past the board. Seriously, an awning would be wonderful but with the rules/regulations in this community, it would never fly. I'm going to replace three single hung windows with impact resistant /heat shield units and it's a major project to get that through the association. Luckily, the company is used to dealing with HOAs and will prepare the drawings/materials I need to get the work approved.
I used to live in Wisconsin, on a 1.5 acre property with a house and a barn and I did what I wanted when I wanted (it was zoned industrial). Moving to FL was a lesson in how the other half lives. I have to deal with it though...