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In the UK, the weather can be unpredictable. During the winter it can be windy and wet. In the summer it can be hot and dry. All fabrics can become weathered and aged after years of being exposed to the UK elements. Some fabrics can withstand the ageing process better than others. An understanding of the strength of each of the materials can help when making a decision. Acrylic: the traditional choice Solution-dyed acrylic yarns are coloured all the way through, so the colour can’t wash out the way it can with printed acrylics. Because of this, south-facing acrylic awnings keep their colour better. Solution-dyed acrylic is also breathable, so heat and humidity can pass through rather than get trapped under your patio table like it can with some other...

British summers are frustrating. You plan a day in the garden and the forecast looks good and then, at 2 pm, it’s either a glare festival or a downpour. Retractable awnings cannot control the weather, but they can control your comfort and how much you enjoy your outdoor spaces. Here are reasons people are investing in retractable awnings. 1. You Use Your Garden More This is the most straightforward. An outdoor space is used much more frequently when it is covered, especially when the weather isn’t perfect. A retractable awning allows you to enjoy the garden at all hours and in all weather. The retractable fitting is important here. You are not permanently committing to shade. The sun is in the right place and you want to feel it? Pull...

A glass veranda would be a stunning addition to any house. It gives you the chance to expand your living quarters into your outdoor surroundings and enjoy your outdoor area all year round. One factor that would make your outdoor surroundings truly come alive would be the lighting and accessories that you use. These would enable you to change your basic outdoor covering into a seating area or perhaps even a spot where you can relax after a long day of work. We examine below how you can add lighting and accessories to your glass veranda. Soft Lighting Soft lighting is an easy way to create a warm and inviting space around your glass veranda. The reflection of light off the glass roof is beautiful because of the transparency created...

You spend thousands on the outdoor space. And then pass by it daily not using it.  Occurs every time with covered patios. When they are in place they are bright, the builder is done and you are standing there dreaming about lazy Sunday mornings with coffee and papers all over and the world just waking up around you. It is where you keep the bikes of the kids and some plant pots you intended to attend to in August, six months ago.  The patterns of usage narrate otherwise with a glass veranda. Individuals who install them say that they use the space nearly every day. Not occasionally. Not just in summer. When utilised correctly as a continuation of their home space year-round, the type of space you end up in...

When the sun hangs higher in the sky and daylight stretches its fingers well into the evening, most of us find ourselves drawn outside. Whether it’s to enjoy a morning coffee, an afternoon nap in the shade, or a lazy dinner al fresco, outdoor spaces take on new meaning in summer. But it isn’t always easy to find that sweet spot between soaking up the warmth and hiding from it. That’s where a good retractable awning can quietly transform everything. Not all shade is equal. A parasol might flap and tip in the breeze, a pergola can feel heavy and permanent. But a retractable awning folds away like nothing was ever there. When the sun gets too hot, it’s out. When the clouds roll in, it slips back like a...