I've got this shared roof terrace with my neighbor, separated only by a fence. My neighbor is super into his plants and has asked me to keep the door curtain closed after dark so no artificial light spills over. Usually, I haven't minded, but with the heat of the day, I really want to leave the door open to cool down my place in the evening. I thought about putting fabric against the fence to block the light, but I'm not sure what type to use. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Honestly, this seems like a problem for your neighbor to solve. Just keep them in the loop!
You could give your neighbor a heads up about keeping the door open due to the heat. It might help if he knows where you’re coming from, and he might even come up with a solution if it bothers him too much.
Have you thought about using shade cloth? It’s perfect for blocking light while still letting some air circulate. That could be a good compromise!
What about using a bamboo fence roll? It looks pretty natural and works great as a divider without blocking out all the light.
A picture of your setup would be helpful! If the fence isn't cutting off the light well enough, maybe a nice shower curtain could do the trick. I use them for my tent outside, and they hold up pretty well to the weather. Just a thought!
I’m curious about why the artificial light concerns him so much. By the way, it’s nice that some places cool off after dark—I'm kind of stuck with the heat over here!