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Is there a difference between a Cantilever and a side post Parasol?
(28th May 2007 21:58)
The answer to this question is no, not for all intents and purposes.
The technical definition of a Cantilever is a beam that carries the load to the support pole. It allows for an overhang without needing external bracing. The overhang is balanced by... (More...)
What Parasol would you recommend for a windy location?
(22nd May 2007 21:14)
As a blanket rule, for a residential location, I would recommend the Tradewinds parasols because they have incredibly strong struts and frame. They also come with the appropriately heavy bases to stop parasols falling over and getting a break in the... (More...)
UK Smoking Ban
(14th May 2007 16:35)
... Smoking under Parasol cover instead
Like it or not, smoking will be banned in all public indoor spaces in the UK by Summer 2007.
Many hotel, pub and restaurant owners have been preparing by extending their shaded outdoor eating and drinking area using parasols and... (More...)
12 Steps to Making an Amazonas Hammock
(24th April 2007 10:34)
....traditional Brazilian handicraft
Amazonas Hammocks are still largely traditionally made. A dozen steps are needed, most needing many years training and experience. Up to 100 adults are employed in the factory (no child labour is used) in what is one of the poorest areas of Brazil.
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Where to place your patio heater
(21st April 2007 16:39)
.... what kind of clearance do you need?
Gas patio heaters are probably less safe than electric ones. Some say that gas have had their day in the commercial market and that in the next few years, electric heaters will be the main product of choice.
Either way think about the following:
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Want to make your parasol more secure?
(13th April 2007 16:25)
... advice on how to prevent a grab and run
Restaurants and hotels who have their parasols up on their patio all day every day throughout the Summer sometimes ask how they can make sure someone doesn't just come and steal them during the night.
All the Tradewind ranges have a neat solution.... (More...)
I thought buying a parasol was simple!
(10th April 2007 21:27)
... a buyer's guide to key questions
When "The Patio Umbrella" was just a germ of an idea, I thought one patio umbrellas was much like another. How wrong I was, and how much there is to learn on the subject!
Here are a few guides for you to think about before you choose one
1. How do... (More...)
Guide to Patio Heaters
(2nd April 2007 15:37)
... the relative merits of electric and gas
We receive more and more inquiries from the general public, as well as restaurants and hotels, about what is the best type of patio heater. Should they go electric or gas?
Both power sources have different advantages
GAS - MOBILE
Mobility is the... (More...)
Safety First for Children in the Sun
(27th February 2007 00:00)
Over-exposure to untraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can causes sunburn, speeds up the aging process of your skin, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
Babies' and children's delicate skin is particularly sensitive to the sun's... (More...)
Buying a Patio Heater
(27th February 2007 00:00)
Patio heaters let you spend more time in your garden in spring and autumn evenings as well as on occasional chilly summer evenings. They have become increasingly popular in the last two to three years.
There are several ways to heat your patio... (More...)
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