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tavalon

(27,985 posts) Thu Apr 4, 2013, 12:20 AM Apr 2013

So, I live on a small barge with three windows [View all]

that are making it too hot in my loft. They are angled and on the roof of the barge. I was looking for something to cover them when the gardening bug hit and I found these library ladders that have planters on them. I could put three of them, each covering a window. Window issue solved but also a green start to the roof. Pretty cool huh? I'm going to put the Craigslist listing here, hopefully you can see the pictures. My problem windows are angled just like that. It seems like Kismet.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/grd/3712847132.html

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So, I live on a small barge with three windows [View all] tavalon Apr 2013 OP

Would they be topside, outside the windows? Warpy Apr 2013 #1

Yes, that is my plan tavalon Apr 2013 #2

Does the dog come with? MADem Apr 2013 #3

I want zero light and even less heat. tavalon Apr 2013 #4

How big are the windows? If they aren't too big, go on and buy one of those silver/gold thingies, MADem Apr 2013 #5

I had a similar idea and may well put that behind the planters but tavalon Apr 2013 #6

Make time and do both! MADem Apr 2013 #7

I've been using landscaping mesh on my skylight the last few seasons and it works great. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #10

What a swell idea--and great for those who want a little artsy light to go with their MADem Apr 2013 #11

Yeah, I like this one. tavalon Apr 2013 #12

I think it's your solution--and if it doesn't work out, well, you're out the cost of MADem Apr 2013 #13

I'm not done with the roof deck garden idea but this in no way will impact that tavalon Apr 2013 #15

The garden cloth would be great UNDER those planters--prevent any scratching of the windows, while MADem Apr 2013 #16

I think this is what I used: Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #14

You and I are sharing the Martha Stewart award today tavalon Apr 2013 #17

Hee hee!!! How grand--Martha would be proud of us, I'm sure! MADem Apr 2013 #18

I've seen "temporary" pleated window shades in stores LiberalEsto Apr 2013 #8

This is an incredibly cool idea siligut Apr 2013 #9

nonfunctional link. RILib May 2013 #19

Great idea! mortenstorgaard Jun 2013 #20