Lewis – Awnings 4U

Benefits of a Bespoke Commercial Awnings

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Lewis

If you’re searching for a way to promote your company while shielding your customers from the elements, custom commercial awnings are a terrific choice. Your service area can be increased, and a cosy outdoor space can be created, with a bar, hotel, or restaurant awning. Making the most of sunny days by providing your clients with a pleasant, shaded spot to relax and enjoy the weather, or provide protection from the rain on cloudy and rainy days. By providing an outdoor space, you may host more visitors, increasing income and enhancing your bottom line. A range of textiles and awning fabric colours can be used to create the ideal commercial awning to match a company’s aesthetic and outdoor environment. Additionally, brand components like the brand name and logo might be...

Reasons to add an awning

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Lewis

With outdoor living now cherished more than ever an awning will transform your garden into a fabulous extra living space. Many of us like the security of being indoors and the freedom of being outdoors, an awning gives you both. Maybe you don’t entertain at home because you’re stuck for a room, an awning would add a social and entertaining space to your own back garden. Offering shelter from our sometimes unpredictable British weather. If you decided on a premium awning it could transform the whole look and feel of your garden into a luxurious space. Not only would it make you feel more relaxed but could ultimately give your property extra kerb appeal, increase the property value and make it more marketable should you decide to sell at any...

Choosing your awning colour

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Lewis

How are you deciding on what colour awning to choose? You may want to consider a few things before you place that order. You might want to start by looking at the architectural style of your home. A traditional home would be better suited to a subdued colour like navy blue, forest green or a basic black, white or grey. Where you may be able to have bright colours for a more contemporary home. You’ll also want to consider how resistant a colour is to fading or how well a fabric might hide stains. Light colours like white, pale blue and yellow are more resistant to fading whereas bold colours like red will fade much more quickly. However, regardless of the colour, you choose a good quality awning that should...

Want to bring your home outdoors with an Awning?

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Lewis

Who knew there were so many different types of fixed awnings? You’ll need to decide the type you want to be able to find a company to fit it. Categories are usually the same regardless of the company. Patio Awning – When most people think of an awning they think of a wall-mounted one that opens out over an area. Pergola Awning – Like a patio awning it fixes to the wall but has a fixed frame that stays in place when the awning is retracted. This option offers additional front support posts. Freestanding Awning – A freestanding structural framework to which Patio Awnings are attached. Popular in open spaces rather than next to your property. Conservatory Awning – A unique framework which is fitted to an existing roof structure....

Topsoil and turf – prepare to perfection

Posted on June 25, 2022July 27, 2022 by Lewis

It’s time to get your garden ready for spring and summer. Give your plants the best chance to thrive by preparing the ground properly. This means creating a nutrient-rich topsoil layer and ensuring that your turf is healthy and strong. Topsoil is the key to a healthy garden. It’s the uppermost layer of soil that contains all the nutrients plants need to grow. If you’ve got poor-quality topsoil, your plants will struggle to reach their potential. There are two ways to improve your topsoil. You can either add in organic matter like compost or manure, or you can buy bags of topsoil from a garden centre. Either way, make sure you work the new soil into the existing soil to a depth of at least 20cm. Turf is another important...