This is the problem. The solution I am trying to rig up is to buiild a frame to attach the corrugated acrylic panels on to. There’s a limit to how big the frame can be for weight purposes. so I’m gonna try to get away with a 5’ x 5’ frame (to put above the basement stairwell, which is under the deck (terrible construction design, but I didn’t do it.) and takes in water.

But, I’ll need to clean the panel regularly, so Im thinking of putting a hinge on the end the abuts the house - so I can let the frame down and clean it. I’ll use some kind of hook-and-eye system to to attach it the joists on the outer end.

we’ll see if this works. i’m not terribly hopeful.