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Paraflex, Scolaro, Shademakers and Tradewinds Parasol UV Protection
(11th May 2008 14:30)
Questions about the UV protection factor of our parasols are being asked by customers more and more frequently.
Manufacturers have been rather slow at publicising this information because until recently UV protection really wasn't a major... (More...)
How do you wash a Paraflex Parasol Canopy?
(11th May 2008 14:28)
Paraflex parasols are easily washable. The classic and the premium canopies can be washed in the machine, following the guidelines that are supplied with the canopy.
The Sunbrella fabric paraflex parasols are hand washable whilst still on the... (More...)
Do Tradewinds Parasols Ever Vary Their Pole Diameters?
(10th April 2008 17:24)
I have just a 1mm clearance on my patio furniture if I buy a Tradewinds parasol. Is there any danger that the pole will be made just a bit bigger than the specified size and so won't fit?
I have checked this with the importers and therer is... (More...)
Tradewind Parasols and UV Protection
(3rd April 2008 12:03)
UV protection is an increasingly burning issue (excuse the pun!!) for customers buying a parasol. Tradewinds umbrella fabric offers a great 94% UV protection factor, which is much higher than say the Dickson Orchestra fabric with which many high... (More...)
Will the Southsea Deckchairs suffer from fade?
(29th January 2008 17:54)
The deckchairs that we have on our site have canvases that are made for the residential market, rather than the commercial
For a commercial deckchairs, we would suggest not using a cotton fabric, but using an acrylic one which will be much... (More...)
What Varnish Should I Use On My Tradewinds Classic?
(29th January 2008 12:05)
Normally, you should not need to revarnish the frame or pole on your Tradewinds Classic centre pole parasols
However, if the parasol has been up alot in wet weather, particularly with the canopy closed, then the pole may need revarnishing... (More...)
What rope would you recommend for the Amazonas Hammocks?
(29th November 2007 16:24)
Either the Amazonas smartrope or the micro rope can be used with any hammock, so really it is up to you which you choose.
We tend to sell the smartropes for hammocks that are being hung up outside for a long time. Whilst both rope types take... (More...)
I'm 4 floors up in a really windy location, what parasol should I use?
(16th August 2007 10:56)
This is a difficult one. The most "windproof" parasol we currently have, just recently on the market, is the Tornado , from... (More...)
Legal Info on the Smoking Ban
(16th August 2007 09:50)
...From Herbert Smith Employment Law e Bulletin
I thought I should pass on this free legal info from a big city firm regarding the Smoking Ban. My advice is to get your shaded area sorted with Parasols or Awnings!
Smoke-free England
From 1 July 2007, England went "smoke-free"... (More...)
How much room do I need to for my Amazonas Hammock?
(7th August 2007 10:05)
Many customers ask this question and it is a very sensible one!
Please follow these general guidelines:
FOR STANDARD HAMMOCKS (WITHOUT SPREADER BARS)
The distance between the 2 fixing points should be... (More...)
