Sun/wind screen for driveway

[TheMitchells]

When I park on the driveway of the parents bungalow in the summer, the car is in direct sun and soon becomes like an oven.  In addition, there is a prevailing wind from the road to the right.  So I have been thinking of adding a pergola type thing alongside the drive, with slats to give shade and some wind reduction.  

 

 

The small window will eventually become the front door when we extend the shower extension further back to create a larger kitchen.  So I need to make sure the structure is in line nearer the shower room window.  (blue line)

I am thinking of putting in 3 posts, maybe 6x6inch posts, with cross pieces over the car (about 1m) counter balanced at the other side and with a brace.  then add slats horizontally down the far side and on the top.  Its very hard to describe whats in my head!  Here are some pics of similar things. 

   Similar to this. or this. 

 

Please dont laugh at my drawings.☺️         

The driveway will be north of the structure so should provide a good amount of shade while not obstructing the car doors and i can plant something nice underneath.  I even have a wisteria that I layered a couple of years ago that is desparate for a pergola to climb over.  

   

 

Does this sound like a reasonable plan??  Any other suggestions?  

 

 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by TheMitchells

[Big Jimbo]

I want that car.

[Nickfromwales]

1 hour ago, Big Jimbo said:

I want that car.

Hope it’s an EV….

[Nickfromwales]

1 hour ago, TheMitchells said:

Does this sound like a reasonable plan??  Any other suggestions?  

Just make it as least wind-resisting as possible if it’s going to get blown on.

[saveasteading]

2 hours ago, TheMitchells said:

Please don't laugh at my drawings

Certainly not, it is very helpful. 

Beware growing plants over it. It will catch the wind, and you don't want pigeons or any drippy plant above your car.

[TheMitchells]

12 minutes ago, saveasteading said:

Certainly not, it is very helpful. 

Beware growing plants over it. It will catch the wind, and you don't want pigeons or any drippy plant above your car.

Good point!  We have pigeons trying to nest in our wisteria covered pergola at home!  I'll train it along the side only.  🤔

[TheMitchells]

1 hour ago, Big Jimbo said:

I want that car.

116,000miles and going strong!  I love it.

[TheMitchells]

So what is the best way to fix the posts - get 10ft posts and concrete them into the ground (its clay) or use some sort of metal thing?