[vintageogauge]

Seems like a cleaning nightmare.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We were told by T & D that a canvas roof would void the warranty on our birdcage since it would effect the wind rating on the structure. They recommended using a retractable awning that is not attached to the framing of the birdcage.

Told this exact thing yesterday by a Sunsetter Rep that was pricing out an awning replacement for us under the cage. We asked about the canvas covers we see and asked if they do it. The voided warranty was their reason for not.

[Coal Miner]

Originally Posted by Crowebar007

Our birdcage is 18x26 feet the wanted $8000.00 for a sun shade, just so you know............

Thanks for the info

[dietpepsi]

Originally Posted by Coal Miner

Thanks for the info

blue tarp from Farm King 50x50 $126

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

A canvas roof on a birdcage?

Sorry, but my first thought is...M.A.S.H.

Originally Posted by villagetinker

We installed sun reducing screening in our birdcage, and it does make a difference. When we did ours we were told we could get 25%, 50%, and 75% sun reduction, we chose 50%. This approach has the advantage that we still get air flow through the roof area. Send me a PM with your phone number if you want to stop by and see our installation, Village of Pinellas.

Having lived under canvas, I agree with ColdNoMore. Too much like M*A*S*H.

I took the route of villagetinker and selected sun reducing screening. You can put lighter screening on the sides, to facilitate seeing out, and darker screening on the top to block more of the sunlight.

Enjoy.

[PoolBrews]

You said you have had no issues in 6 years - yet think you may have damage in a strong wind? I'm assuming that you had no damage during hurricane Irma, and I would qualify that as strong winds.

I ask because I'm about to put up a very large canvas cover - covering about 1,000 sq ft. I also have a south facing birdcage, and the summer sun makes it unusable, and I would also like to use it during rainy times.

To the previous poster that said to check with The Villages - the canvas cover by Sunshine Awnings is pre-approved through the ARB as long as you go with one of the approved colors.

[Rickg]

We have a canvas cover by Sunshine Awnings and are at the very west end of Evans Prairie, so we get high winds from the east. Hurricane Irma hit our bird cage straight on and we had no damage. We like the cover and can use the bird cage in all weather. The engineering report has it rated at either 135 or 140 MPH. I dont remember which one, but it seems to be adequate for our area.

[Ross]

Be aware of how much light will be blocked from windows using canvas, making rooms darker.

[janetsplanet26]

I love the canvas covering on my bird cage...not a drop of water has come through, even during Irma! Plus it really adds a bit of insulation to the room. My room faces due East so mornings were brutal

[Challenger]

I have 350 sq ft installed by Sunshine 6 years ago. Due east corner of Birdcage. Some light leakage(mist) in heavy rain. Lived through IRMA with no damage of any kind. Original Cost = $3200. Showing some light stress wear at attachment points. Have never had any cleaning although there are a few stains-birds, berries etc.

[dianemg]

my next door neighbor loves it, I would worry about wind/hurricane lifting whole darn birdcage

[Gerry P.]

What is the name of these companies that installed the sunbrella roof

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Gerry P.

What is the name of these companies that installed the sunbrella roof

Sunshine Awning

[KraussL]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

There is a home between the 8th and 9th hole of the Southern Star course that has the triangular sails inside their bird cage that look very nice. The picture below is from Google maps and it shows what they look like from above.

A very nice touch, my complements to the owners of this home.

Do you know the name of the company that they purchased the triangular sails from?

[PoolBrews]

You can buy the shade sails on Amazon - they come in both rectangular and triangular. Price is quite reasonable - around $80-$100 for a fairly large one. We had rectangular over our pool - worked fantastic, no issues with wind or rain and dropped our pool temp by 10 degrees in mid summer. The sails lasted about 4 years... then the sun takes it's toll, and you need to replace.