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After looking at all of the great outdoor spaces that have been on this site and reading all of the positive comments. It seems that everyone, as myself, would like to have a private outdoor area that would be "attached" to their living space. But I wonder how much space would you like to have and how much would you be willing to pay for it over your normal living costs. I am from Chicago and I would say that the outdoor space could really only be comfortably used about five months out of the year, May thru September. We have those little balconies that are nice but in my mind to small. I would like to have something much larger. Say at least 10 by 10 or even better would be 10 by 20. But then, if I found a place like that I don't know how much that would add on to the cost of the rent or the purchase price. I am not sure how much extra I would want to pay. Even tho I do really love the outdoor spaces. If I could use it year round, that would be a different story. So I guess I am wondering how much outdoor space, within reason, everyone would like to have and how much would you be willing to pay for it, considering the limited time that you could use it. Maybe AT could do a poll on how much outdoor space everyone has and how much they would like to have. Just wondering.

I live in the western suburbs of Chicago and I am looking to buy some clay roofing tiles. I will be using them for a garden border not a roof. I have called numerous roofers in the area but they say they don't sell material or some other excuse. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy some of these tiles. If you don't know what I mean these tiles are a red/tan/brown color and have a sort of "S" shape to them so that they can overlap each other. Thanks for any info.

Pete