how far should a 17" shade be from the wall of the barn? Is 4" too close?
1606721
The shade doesn't get warm, so I think it could be at least that close to the wall with no problem. Mine is about 3-4" from the siding of my garage.
1606722
I don't think 4" is too close. But my guess is that the kit is designed with the intention that the full extent of the supporting member be used. That resutls in something around 4-5", depending on how it is secured to the barn.
1606723
The shade doesn't get warm, so I think it could be at least that close to the wall with no problem.Mine is about 3-4" from the siding of my garage.
1606724
Four inches is alright, but would look better if it were around 7"...there is no adjustment on the light. We have ours outside and we love it.
1261626
I measure 4 inches from the top of the shade to the bottom of the wire ring.
1403624
No - our walls are 4" - no problems. It was put in a park model where the walls are minimal. Good luck!
1115964
It is definitely not a full 6 inches. It's a shade over 5 and a half inches high.
612153
I love these lights. They are great. But at 16 feet, you will have 8 feet left over in your application. Right now you have to deal w/ 4 feet on either end. If you double up the last 4 feet, it will look silly. The easiest thing thing to do is to wrap around the porch ends and follow the porch roofline for 4 feet on either end.Another way to accommodate this is to might be to buy three strings and double them up (staggered, of course) which will leave you with 1 extra foot to deal with at either end. (3x16 = 48, 48/2 = 24, 24 - 22 = 2). You could build in some slack between successive hooks and absorb the extra length within the 22 foot run. I love these lights. They are great. But at 16 feet, you will have 8 feet left over in your application. Right now you have to deal w/ 4 feet on either end. If you double up the last 4 feet, it will look silly. The easiest thing thing to do is to wrap around the porch ends and follow the porch roofline for 4 feet on either end.Another way to accommodate this is to might be to buy three strings and double them up (staggered, of course) which will leave you with 1 extra foot to deal with at either end. (3x16 = 48, 48/2 = 24, 24 - 22 = 2). You could build in some slack between... » Read More I love these lights. They are great. But at 16 feet, you will have 8 feet left over in your application. Right now you have to deal w/ 4 feet on either end. If you double up the last 4 feet, it will look silly. The easiest thing thing to do is to wrap around the porch ends and follow the porch roofline for 4 feet on either end.Another way to accommodate this is to might be to buy three strings and double them up (staggered, of course) which will leave you with 1 extra foot to deal with at either end. (3x16 = 48, 48/2 = 24, 24 - 22 = 2). You could build in some slack between successive hooks and absorb the extra length within the 22 foot run. « Show Less
1498716
I am not sure, you may need an extra large shade. It is better to have a big one so it is easy to put up & stay up.
1916353
The brackets hang from the top/ceiling. Therefor the distance from the wall would be just the thickness of the background closest to the wall. That would be 3-4 inches.
1141764
You could get the top of the shade about 7" from the ceiling. It might be possible to get the top of the shade closer to the ceiling, but we did not try that.
1780774
I bought a rectangular shade with different measurements but i did go and buy turn buckles steel eyelets and steel caribeners at Home Depot. Utilizing these items allowed me to place the poles "close enough" and get the shade nice and taunt. Good luck!
1914465
I put mine in a 8 x10 barn shed and it was great to just be able to see. You may want 2 lights if you are needing to see in the corners.. But when it is dark outside one can see well. With windows in the day time , my opinion is: I don't think you will notice much of a difference with the solar light on.
1587146
I separated mine and used the interesting shade for over my dining room table. I used the cord part in the corner of my den with a plain simple shade over it. since it is in the corner & I have high ceilings, I cannot measure it for you without getting out a ladder. I had to use an extension cord with it because of where I used it, but if I were to guestimate I would say it's right at 10' long.
1865750
It looks about six inches. You'd have to be pretty tall to see inside the shade. If it's in a room where people are sitting, i wouldnt worry about it at all.
1163839
Just looked up HOA and now I've determined your question is pertaining to the shed. Each piece is hollow in between the thick plastic. If the homeowner association is not very a*** maybe you could get away with it because it's very attractive. How many inches are you off in meeting their standard?
691685
We typically extend our awning about 3-4 feet which is all we need to keep the sun from shining through our patio door.
150259
I would imagine with proper anchor mollies you could mount the shade to a brick or cement wall. I love the shades, this is our 2nd season and they look like new even through a tough winter outdoors.
1569404
I agree with the others about setting posts further than the 12ft. I have chains attached to the house, about 1ft and then my posts are 14ft from the house also with some short chains. Rope is included with the shade to adjust to the correct distance, so my thoughts would be 14-15ft.
1211567
The frosted shade is 1/4" from flush to wall but no hardware shows. Read directions to assemble carefully, it' a very nice light and looks & works well.