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What do schools need these days? Well, among the significant requirements that a school needs to succeed is a place for students to be sheltered from rain and also shaded from the hot sun. Back in the day, rainy weather meant only one thing.. indoor break times. This however is a thing of the past as we now know the added benefits of outdoor play time, rain or shine. Schools are choosing to add school awnings as a way to provide some relief from ever changing weather. Not only that, but awnings can also provide shade from the sun during those hot summer days too. Awnings act as a barrier between the elements and people or things beneath them, which is why they are such an important addition to any...

Nobody wants a conservatory that’s too hot in the summer and too cold during the wintertime. The heat is given off from the sun and retained for much longer than before. Conservatory roof insulation also reduces dampness and condensation, meaning there’s less chance of any mould or mildew spoiling your home. The conservatory is a lovely addition to most homes as it gives an extra space that can be enjoyed all year round. With the autumn and winter coming soon, however, we need to prepare our conservatories for winter. There are various things you can do to help minimise energy loss through your windows such as shutting them when not in use and making sure curtains are closed over at night/when the family aren’t using it. This article will show...

There are a number of reasons why homeowners have made the switch from traditional pressure-treated wood to red cedar or western red cedar for their decks. Cedarwood is rot and insect resistant, it’s tough and durable, easy to work with, looks great on your home and can make your outdoor living spaces seem like they’re out of this world. But what are the main benefits of adding hardwood decking to your home? Western red cedar offers many benefits over other types of wood that homeowners use for their decks. These include; • It will last longer without needing any kind of maintenance. • It’s more attractive. • You can install it yourself or pay a professional to do the job for you. • Once you’ve finished your deck makeover, you’ll...

Popular in educational settings, schools’ awnings deliver a variety of functions. They are useful for people who are working in a school setting as well as for the pupils who attend the school and most schools will need to make use of awnings in some way, shape or form. They are useful for health and safety and keeping pupils safe, on top of creating a pleasant environment and helping to make the school a more inviting place to be, especially for younger pupils. Many nurseries will also use awnings in their playgrounds for outdoor play and activity, creating safer and more welcoming environments for children in these early years settings as well. There are different types of awnings that can be installed in schools and nurseries. Various factors will help...

Your shop window and frontage is one of your key business tools. As a shop owner, this is something that you will no doubt be familiar with and you will have optimised this essential part of your business based on the customers you want to attract. Awnings for shops add a certain appeal and a new element of interest to the front of shops, and allow people to browse in shade and shelter, as well as generally improving aesthetics and making a property more visually arresting. If you haven’t before considered a shop awning and you are hoping to make your shop front stand out from the crowd, there is no time like the present.   Awnings for shops: a marketing tool  Making a shop a pleasant environment for someone...