The Glass Veranda: Embrace British Weather with Style and Comfort

If you are looking for a perfect weather protection system for the ever-changing British climate, consider the glass veranda, also known as a glass canopy. With its versatile features and smart design, it offers a comprehensive solution to shield you from the elements, ensuring that you can enjoy the outdoors all year round. In this article, Samson Outdoor Living will help you with some guidance to choose the best glass veranda structure for your home.

What is the Glass Veranda?

Our European neighbours are far more familiar with the glass verandas or canopy but there has been a rise in popularity in the UK recently with people adorning their gardens with extra outdoor living solutions. A glass veranda provides a large, open, outdoor space protected from the elements by a roof made almost entirely of glass. The veranda is usually connected to the main house, but with no walls. Glass roof verandas are one of the most stylish additions for a house. A good glass veranda will have strong support posts with built in rainwater guttering for dispersing the rainwater off the roof and through an integrated guttering in the front profile. These aluminium posts and cross beams will also be capable of taking additional accessories at a later date. Some systems have external guttering, and this can enable a more versatile solution in some situations and easier cleaning if you are subject to higher levels of potential blocking from surrounding trees or bushes.

A proper glass veranda will also enable a modular approach to adding front or side infill products, such as sliding glass doors, folding doors, vertical or horizontal blinds to close in the sides with the prevailing wind further enhancing the control underneath the glass canopy.

What are the benefits of the Glass Veranda?

Elevate your outdoor experience

One of the most significant advantages of a glass veranda is its ability to provide reliable protection against heavy rain. As the clouds gather and the heavens open, you can seek refuge beneath this durable structure, confident that you will remain dry and comfortable. No longer will you have to cancel your plans or rush indoors at the first sign of rain. Instead, you can savour the serenity of nature while staying sheltered under the glass canopy. In addition, the benefits of a glass veranda extend beyond rainy days. As the sun’s rays beat down, the blind can be easily operated, offering shade and respite from the heat. You can relish the balmy weather without the worry of sunburn or discomfort.

But it is not just about functionality – the sleek design of the Glass Verandas adds a touch of modern elegance to any outdoor setting, making it a statement piece that enhances the beauty of your space. A good glass veranda will have strong roof bars, either profiled externally or internally with enough strength to take integrated LED lighting as an accessory offering extended use throughout the evening. The best systems will have dimmable remote operated LED lights and at full brightness act as a proper lighting system and not just mood lighting.

Increase your health benefit and well being

Contrary to common belief, a glass veranda does not transform into a super hot greenhouse under the midday sun. In reality, it is no hotter than being outside without any cover. The glass used in these structures has the added benefit of blocking out a significant portion of harmful UV rays from the sun, safeguarding your skin from potential damage. Most significantly, with open sides and a front that allows for full air flow, perfect ventilation is achieved. Even on the warmest days, with a gentle breeze wafting through, the glass veranda remains a cool and refreshing space to relax.

Guide to buying

Samson Outdoor Living have been selling glass verandas now for over 15 years in the UK and offer styles to suit all properties, budgets and requirements. Each system is made to measure, and the choice of options and accessories are vast, enabling any demands to generally be met.

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At Samson Outdoor Living, our customer-focused approach means you will not be met with pushy salespeople. Instead, our team consists of knowledgeable consultants and experienced site surveyors dedicated to providing valuable information, expert advice, and transparent pricing tailored to your specific needs.

We also offer a professional fitting service for customers across various locations in the UK, making installation seamless. To ensure complete satisfaction, we can produce drawings when necessary and provide samples for your consideration.

For a hands-on experience, we invite you to visit our showroom in Northamptonshire, where our products are on display for you to explore.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our exceptional service and product

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Pergolas and awnings are popular outdoor products for both domestic and commercial property.

They make outdoor spaces cosier and more functional by offering shade and shelter from the weather. Compared to the traditional pergola and awnings which need to be manually operated, there are a number of advantages for motorised pergolas and awnings that make them the preferred choice.

Samson Outdoor Living will explain in this article why motorised awnings and pergolas are a great choice for anyone looking to improve their outdoor space.

Ease of use

The main advantage of motorised pergolas and awnings is how easy they are to operate. You could easily extend or retract your awning or pergola with the touch of a button or the click of a remote. You do not need to manually adjust the shading or using cranks, levers, and/or a ladder for it.

Additionally, motorised systems are significantly better than manual ones, enabling you to precisely position your awning or pergola to provide the ideal level of shade and protection. Motorisation offers convenient and simpler operation, especially for people with restricted mobility.

Comfort

Motorised pergolas and awnings also significantly increase comfort. For example, if you are enjoying a night with your loved ones, simply say ‘evening scene’ to your smart speaker, and the patio awning /pergola opens to insulate from cooler evening temperatures, the lights switch on and the music starts. These scenes can also be activated with a tap on your phone, which helps you when a sudden gust of wind comes along and you might find yourself struggling to retract your awning/pergola.

Protection

Installing light sensors or timers will reduce or extend the shading and prevent the sun’s drying or bleaching effect on plants and furniture in summer days. Moreover, some larger sized awning products are only available with motorisation. So if you are looking for a larger sized awning, it is always recommended to check with the experts for consultations.

Between now and 21^st June 2023, when you order a Markilux retractable awning or pergola from Samson Outdoor Living you will receive a FREE Somfy Tahoma® Home Automation System.

Somfy Tahoma® Home hub will help you control your awning, pergola and lighting from your smartphone or tablet anywhere in the world.

What the Somfy TaHoma® brings to you?

The TaHoma® interface, is accessible via the internet, a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet, giving you control over awnings, lighting, heating, and more at the touch of a button. Simply download TaHoma® app, connect your awning to Somfy TaHoma and enjoy.

Motorised awnings and pergolas are an excellent investment for homeowners looking to add style, convenience, and functionality to their outdoor space. With their durability, protection, and enhanced aesthetics, motorised awnings and pergolas are an excellent way to improve the value and enjoyment of your home. Beat the summer rush and prepare your outdoor space in time to welcome the new season today. Contact us to on 01933 44 88 44 or view our full collection of Markilux retractable awnings on samsonawnings84.staging2.freetimers.net and instantly transform your outdoor space.

Just in time for spring, the first rays of sunshine appear and our awning manufacturer, Weinor, would also like to set further rays of hope.

Many of our customers have recently benefited from Weinor Semina Life drop down valance (Weinor Semina Life Valance Plus) awning to avoid the summer rush.

Just in time for spring, the first rays of sunshine appear and our awning manufacturer, Weinor, would also like to set further rays of hope. Many of our customers have recently benefited from Weinor Semina Life drop down valance (Weinor Semina Life Valance Plus) awning to avoid the summer rush. Thanks to its sleek design, easy operation and durability, the Weinor Semina Life Valance Plus has become a favourite among both home and business owners. In this article, we will look at the key features and advantages of this popular awning and why it has become a top choice for people looking to improve their outdoor spaces to enjoy all year round.

At a glance, Weinor Semina Life is an all-rounder among cassette awnings. It impresses because if its cutting edge, innovative design and Weinor’s test timed technology. The Weinor Semina Life is a true solution for the semi-cassette since it offers such fantastic value.

1.Design Feature

• Cassette awnings– youthful designs with state-of-the-art technology: No matter rain or shine, the Semina Life cassette prevents the awnings from the unpredictable British weather. The cushioned infeed rollers allow the awning to close with practically no wear at all.
• Side design covers: With the beautifully shaped steel look headplate rings, they serve as a visual emphasis and enhance the uniquely combined frame colour and fabric pattern.
• Fabric and frame: The Weinor Semina Life Valance Plus is sure to match any property and give a customised feel to your home with a stunning collection of 171 fabric patterns and more than 200 frame colours.

2. Technical Feature

• The Weinor Semina Life has a maximum width of 6500mm and a maximum projection of 4000mm. What is width and projection? Learn more here.
• Longlife arms design: The LongLife arms guarantee that the awning fabric is always correctly positioned for optimal sun and rain protection since they are built to deliver better tension force, even in windy situations.

• Exceptional wind resistance: The Semina Life is the best option for even the windiest of days as it can easily handle winds up to force 5 on the Beaufort scale. You do not have to be concerned about your awning getting harmed or being blown away because the Semina Life is designed to resist the worst weather. The Semina Life has you covered whether you are managing a busy outdoor restaurant or spending a tranquil afternoon on your patio.
• Extremely quiet operation: Say goodbye to noisy awnings that require regular maintenance and hello to the effortless luxury of the Semina Life. The Semina Life’s low maintenance design means that you do not need to pay much additional attention in order to take use of its advantages.

3. Optional Feature

• The optional Valance Plus: a vertical privacy and sun protection screen with a motor or gear drive, is most outstanding feature of Semina Life awning. It provides privacy and sun protection even with a low-lying sun and is gracefully integrated into the drop profile of the awning.
• Heating: Do not let the cold weather prevent you from enjoying your outdoor space. With any retractable awnings in April, you will receive a FREE Infrared Evergreen 2kW Heater, which perfectly creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in an outside setting.
• An extra side screen: For extra privacy, why not add a Weinor Paravento blind side screen along with your retractable awnings. Not only creating a personal shaded and enclosed space for the patio area, it is also a perfect complements in frame colour and fabric patterns.

Beat the summer rush and prepare your outdoor space in time to welcome the new season today. Contact us today to shop our robust collection of Weinor Semina Life retractable awnings that will instantly transform and add value to your outdoor space.