Hello. We’re considering covering the area in front of the living room. We’d like to extend the roof of the house without creating unnecessary darkness in the interior rooms. Is there any practical experience installing sliding or pivoting slatted awnings that attach directly to the building’s façade? How difficult is the joining process, and is the joint between the wall and the structure leaky?
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