Looking great Jam!! Chopping those few inches off the hut didn't hurt it at all. Do you see what I mean about the light-tightness (or lack thereof) through the vent flaps?? I'm sure you'll get the heat issues dealt with...I'm thinking of one of theose portable air conditioners to use next summer myself but since I live only 4 blocks from the beach, it doesn't get as hot here as it does inland so I may be alright.