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Protect your awning this winter time

Posted on November 23, 2017December 3, 2017 by Lewis

It is important take appropriate action to care for your retractable awning to keep it in the best condition possible. With the night drawing in sooner and the cold frosts setting in, there is no better time to prepare your awning for the cold winter months. Firstly, it is important to clear your awning free from any leaves twigs and other debris that the autumn brings to our gardens. If you do not remove this debris, you may cause unwanted damage and stains to your retractable awning material. During the winter it is the best time to give your awning a clean and mend any repairs it may need while it is not being used as often. Once clean and repaired, spray the material with a waterproof protective spray to...

Pop-up gazebos for your garden

Posted on October 21, 2017October 7, 2017 by Lewis

Pop-up gazebos are a great addition to your garden if you are interested in creating a shaded or sheltered area, but only on a temporary basis. Being so versatile they give you the option to place them where you want in your garden, creating the perfect sheltered area for garden parties or family gatherings. The great thing about a pop-up gazebo is that it can be taken down and folded away when you don’t need to use it, and of course bring it back out whenever you want. Most modern pop-up gazebos come with in a compact folded design, meaning storing them away should take up too much room either. Not only are pop-up gazebos great during the summer for providing an area of shade for you and your guests,...

Using Free Standing Awnings For Home or Professional Use

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Lewis

A great way to add a sheltered area to any outdoor space is to use a free standing awning. Available in various sizes, designs and colours, these awnings are a straight forward and quick way to add an outdoor cover to an area. They are often used for both home and professional use and can be set up in various ways. Medium sized free standing awnings are designed to provide shade and rain cover for areas around six meters wide to three meters across. Which is about the size for use in a garden space. Larger framed awnings can cover bigger areas, but are more rigid and heavier in their design. Many of the free standing awnings can be operated used different systems. For example smaller awnings can be manually operated...

Repairing a Fabric Divider Screen

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Lewis

Repairing a tear on a fabric divider screen is much like repairing a paper one. It requires patching the area with another piece of similar fabric, and sealing over the tear. Here’s a how to do it. First get a hold of a piece of fabric which is as close as possible to the original. Using the original material is the ideal choice, however it can often be difficult to find. Measure and cut out a piece of the fabric that is large enough to overlap the tear. Using fabric glue or a multi-purpose translucent glue to attach the fabric patch over the torn area. If there are patterns in the fabric, try to line up the patch so that the design remains consistent. Firmly seal the patch onto the...

Awnings That Can Stand Up To Storms

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Lewis

Not all awnings can stand up to stormy weather. In fact, an awning needs to be constructed in a certain way, and use high-tension fabric to be able to resist them without being retracted. Standard fixed-frame awnings can rarely stand up to powerful weather. They can be especially dangerous in the event of windstorms, as they can often detach from the building and flail around destroying windows and doors. However awnings that can resist storms are much stronger in design. Certain models make use of fabric structures that can withstand Category 5 winds without removal. When looking for a storm proof awning keep an eye out to see if it is labeled as such. Awnings that are storm proof tend to be advertised around the fact that they can stand up...