Date:         Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:36:32 -0400
Reply-To:     Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Two questions about shady boy awnings
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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Hi, Jim!

We installed our Shady Boy in 2003 and over the years have tried various
remedies to stop rainwater from doing exactly that. The only sure fire way
to stop water from cascading down is to close the slider.  We've tried pool
noodles cut in half, temporary tarps and nothing really worked.
Contemplating a silicone caulk type of application now.

FYI - I had an ARB on my 1979 Westy for a year before I sold it. If I had
the choice now, would choose the ARB over the Shady Boy every time. It
deals with heavy rain much better and the water at the slider is not an
issue.  Price is better, too!


Pete Owsianowski
1987 Westy "JoesVan"






On Thu, Oct 29, 2020 at 10:52 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

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>  Considering adding an awning, looking at shady boy.
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> Question 1: Does the SB awning allow rain to enter the sliding door
> opening—falling straight down past the gutter, for instance, not blowing
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> Question 2: Is there some alternative I should be considering besides the
> SB? I don’t want a Fiamma style because of the expense and the bulk. I
> don’t want one that is a two person job that takes all evening either.
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> Ideas?
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> Thanks,
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> Jim
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