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Front porch and awning

10 years ago

Please help me choose what kind of awning I should put because I live in a tropical country and the front door is exposed to rain and afternoon sun. Also please help me on the garden landscaping. Thank you.

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decoenthusiaste
10 years ago
Try a pergola over the door and one over the windows in the middle. You can have lucite or plastic or fiberglass roofing installed on top of it to keep rain out and vining plants for shade.
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