Best way to stop rain coming onto deck?

Meeks

Hi,

I'm hunting for a solution to rain(and maybe 

wind) coming onto my deck. We recently had a deck/pergola built but in our poor planning didn't think to have the roof extend to cover the gap between it and our car port. 

Unfortunately that's the direction the wind and rain comes in most often. 

Have looked into cafe blinds but they would have to be custom built so are SUPER expensive. 

Do you think a decorative panel that comes half way down would be enough or would I need to get something to cover the full height?

JacobZ

Hi @Meeks,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.
 

Can you advise what spacing your posts are at? 

This would help our members offer their best advice for potential solutions.

You may be able to use Bistro Blinds Clear With Black Trim PVC Outdoor Bistro Blind, which aren't exactly cheap, but they are likely cheaper than custom-made blinds. They come in a variety of sizes which could potentially work for you.

I think the idea of decorative screens at the top of your posts is a reasonable one. While this wouldn't completely weatherproof the area, it would certainly act as a barrier to catch a good amount of the rain that is blowing in.

You could have a look at our range of screen panels, or maybe you could build your own from SpecRite 90 x 19mm Merbau Pre-Oiled Decking. 

You could even go as far as building something like this Pergola privacy screen by @Bankzee.

Allow me to tag @Nailbag, @TedBear and @Dave-1 to see if they have any other ideas.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob