I have an elevated screened in porch that is hit by a lot of wind. The wind causes a loud whistling sound as it goes through the screens, as well as shortens the life of the screens. Are there any products or methods out there that could help with this?
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Maybe some sheet music, so it could learn the words?
Forrest - they call the wind Mariah
I can't think of anything that will address this problem without altering the basic configuration of your porch or its exposure to the wind.
If you don't mind blocking your view somewhat, plant a row of cedars or some other quick-growing evergreen to block/slow down the wind.
If you want the view, but insist on getting rid of the whistling, you'll need to close in the porch with glass, and figure out another way to ventilate it in warm weather.
Sorry. I'm all out of Magic Bullets....
Dinosaur
How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not brought
low by this? For thine evil pales before that which
foolish men call Justice....
Edited 4/20/2008 11:18 pm ET by Dinosaur
I was wondering if putting something like vertical 2x6's on their edges every foot or so would cause enough turbulence to slow the wind down. Would limit the view a bit, but even wind coming straight on would be slowed, I'd think.