Blocking off "wind tunnel"

[Rotty]

I have a deck area at back of house and we have built a small open bar area

all is good apart from one thing, we have some stools at the bar front

the problem is these line up with a path down to the bins

this basically acts as a wind tunnel and makes the stools unusable

so what we need is a way to seal it off at the bar end, preferably without restricting the width of the path to the bins too much

looking to do it simply and cheaply as it wont be used often but needs to be able to put into place quickly

though of some sort or roller blind but I'm sure someone here can come up with better

Thanks

 

[theone8181]

Could you not just fit a narrow gate across it to reduce the wind?

 

[Maccapacca]

A sail fixed to the wall and a karibiner the other side.

 

[Rotty]

A sail fixed to the wall and a karibiner the other side.

and I know what all that means

 

[wandgrudd]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GCI6YC6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Got this for the same issue back in 2018 and it’s been fantastic, one thing to note you need a bit of muscle to pull it out as its spring loaded (to stop it bellowing in the wind) so it’s not something you want the kids trying to open as they will go flying, mine covers a gap of around 2.3m its still as good as new, bit of rust on the cap screw that holds the brackets but other than that its been perfect.

 

[Rotty]

Could you not just fit a narrow gate across it to reduce the wind?

I think it would take too much space up

 

[Rotty]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GCI6YC6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Got this for the same issue back in 2018 and it’s been fantastic, one thing to note you need a bit of muscle to pull it out as its spring loaded (to stop it bellowing in the wind) so it’s not something you want the kids trying to open as they will go flying, mine covers a gap of around 2.3m its still as good as new, bit of rust on the cap screw that holds the brackets but other than that its been perfect.

That looks perfect

just need to find one no where near as wide and hopefully more reasonably priced

 

[Maccapacca]

That looks perfect

just need to find one no where near as wide and hopefully more reasonably priced

Surely you know a man who can do it for three digestives and a can of beans? I’m disappointed you don’t.

 

[arknor]

looks a lot like a speakeasy

 

[Bug One]

That looks perfect

just need to find one no where near as wide and hopefully more reasonably priced

https://www.amazon.co.uk/vidaXL-Retractable-Awning-120x300cm-Privacy/dp/B07PGCTCSB

 

[Rotty]

Surely you know a man who can do it for three digestives and a can of beans? I’m disappointed you don’t.

I got the outdoor bar built last week for some spare ribs and 2 pints

 

[Rotty]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/vidaXL-Retractable-Awning-120x300cm-Privacy/dp/B07PGCTCSB

Thanks

that one isn't high enough and seem some bad reviews on that brand

 

[Maccapacca]

I got the outdoor bar built last week for some spare ribs and 2 pints

See that I can imagine

 

[koolpc]

You could 'don' this and stop the wind coming through

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirSuits-I...oll+of+trump&qid=1589902794&s=outdoors&sr=8-9

 

[Rotty]

You could 'don' this and stop the wind coming through

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirSuits-I...oll+of+trump&qid=1589902794&s=outdoors&sr=8-9

do they do bigger sizes?

 

[Rotty]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GCI6YC6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Got this for the same issue back in 2018 and it’s been fantastic, one thing to note you need a bit of muscle to pull it out as its spring loaded (to stop it bellowing in the wind) so it’s not something you want the kids trying to open as they will go flying, mine covers a gap of around 2.3m its still as good as new, bit of rust on the cap screw that holds the brackets but other than that its been perfect.

do you extend yours much below its full extent? if so are there any issues?

 

[jpaul]

if its opaque , won't it kill the light .. maybe large piece of polycarbonate sheet - hinged ?

 

[Rotty]

if its opaque , won't it kill the light .. maybe large piece of polycarbonate sheet - hinged ?

other side is all open and south facing so no light issues its just if you are sat on the stools at the bar it's windy and cold

 

[jpaul]

beach type windbreak .? need some kind of wooden bar on ground with receiving holes.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/OLPro-Unisexs-Beach-Windbreak-Wooden/dp/B0716RGBQ2/

edit - these are gogeous https://www.thestripescompany.com/shop/Beach-Windbreaks/Rhumba

 

[Rotty]

beach type windbreak .? need some kind of wooden bar on ground with receiving holes.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/OLPro-Unisexs-Beach-Windbreak-Wooden/dp/B0716RGBQ2/

edit - these are gogeous https://www.thestripescompany.com/shop/Beach-Windbreaks/Rhumba

cheers, prob not practical on hard ground, would also need supports at top I imagine