%HTMLlat1; ]> http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor Thoughts on patio and poolside living 2008-11-21T14:18:05+00:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/775__How+do+you+wash+a+Paraflex+Parasol+Canopy 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... 2008-05-11T14:28:35+01:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/767__Do+Tradewinds+Parasols+Ever+Vary+Their+Pole+Diameters 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... 2008-04-10T17:24:55+01:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/763__Tradewind+Parasols+and+UV+Protection 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... 2008-04-03T12:03:03+01:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/703__Will+the+Southsea+Deckchairs+suffer+from+fade 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... 2008-01-29T17:54:58+00:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/700__What+Varnish+Should+I+Use+On+My+Tradewinds+Classic 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... 2008-01-29T12:05:09+00:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/687__What+rope+would+you+recommend+for+the+Amazonas+Hammocks 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... 2007-11-29T16:24:26+00:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/519__I%27m+4+floors+up+in+a+really+windy+location%2C+what+parasol+should+I+use This is a difficult one. The most "windproof" parasol we currently have, just recently on the market, is the Tornado , from... 2007-08-16T10:56:51+01:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/518__Legal+Info+on+the+Smoking+Ban+-+%2E%2E%2EFrom+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"... 2007-08-16T09:50:30+01:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/513__How+much+room+do+I+need+to+for+my+Amazonas+Hammock 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... 2007-08-07T10:05:09+01:00 http://www.patio-umbrella.co.uk/indoor_outdoor/478__Is+there+a+difference+between+a+Cantilever+and+a+side+post+Parasol 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... 2007-05-28T21:58:33+01:00