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Awnings, Pergolas and Verandas for Rain and Wind Protection
Creating an outdoor covered space which is truly protected from the elements all year round is quite hard to achieve in the UK. The simple fact is that any outdoor space designed mainly for use in the spring, summer and autumn months, will probably not be the most inviting in the depths of winter. It isn’t meant to be in most cases, the idea generally is to extend the amount of time you can be outdoors by around 4 months in an average year, but also to specifically not worry about sudden rain showers or the wind whipping up in the afternoon.
In this article, the Samson team will explore some of the best options available to keep your outdoor space usable come rain or shine all year round.
Light Rainfall and Breezes.
To create a covered area with protection from rain and a light cooling breeze and as a retractable solution we look towards the Retractable Fabric Pergola.
Introduced in around 2010 to the UK, the simple principle of a retracting fabric cover on a light aluminium framework which extends and retracts as required, but can also have a drop down front fabric valance for light breezes and retractable side awnings on one or both sides.
Create your own lovely covered space which is always light and airy as natural light flows through the lighter coloured fabrics. The simple push of a button and the roof retracts out of sight and into a neat cassette on the wall. The fabric is at an angle for the rain to flow off to the front and this angle is adjustable if required with optional telescopic posts at the front. The retractable pergola is the best solution when you know you want to use the outdoor area in the rain, but also want open to see the sky whenever possible too.
Medium Rainfall and Wind
The same principle applies here with a retractable electric pergola fabric roof system, but the lourved roof system is triple layered and 100% waterproof and very strong. The framework in which the fabric works within is also larger and incorporates rainwater guttering into the front profile.
Available as either a wall mounted system or as a freestanding pergola system this type of retractable roof is very popular in multiple applications because of the flexibility with the climate control. Full air flow when the sides are all opened up and a total barrier to wind and rain when closed. These systems can be a lean to design or flat roof design to suit the building or application and can also be connected to each other to create very large covered spaces when required, making them perfect for commercial settings too.
With these structures you can easily add exceptionally high quality LED lighting and various forms of infrared heating to maintain use into the evenings and winter months.
Heavy Rainfall and Wind
Once you have a combination of heavy rain and heavy wind then being outside perhaps isn’t the best experience but there are products which can deal with the rain and wind and are normally designed around the use of solid glass, a 100% waterproof material with maximum natural light transmission.
Our wide range of glass structures give you total protection from rain above and depending on the side infills specified will also protect you from strong winds too.
Either referred to as ‘glass verandas’ with open sides, or ‘glass outdoor rooms’ when the sides are enclosed with various options.
Wind Protection Products – Retrofit Options
When an outside area is exposed to wind the cooling effects can be prolific and it isn’t pleasant at any time trying to relax, drink or eat in windy conditions. There are some great solutions for domestic and commercial sites, depending on the site conditions and available fixings.
Retractable Side Blinds – A manual fabric blind which pulls out from a cassette fixed on the wall or strong post to clip into another post or bracket when extended. Available in various widths and heights and over 200 fabric selections this is a great way to prevent annoying breezes in any patio or garden area
Rising Glass Barriers– A manual or electric operated rising glass wind break to offer a barrier but also clear vision too. A fixed glass section protects to one height and is fitted in various fixed or movable systems and a second glass section can rise to double the height of the protection when required.
Available as a bracket to ground fixed system or in various weighted box formats which can be relocated easily when required and also used as planters with a steel box attachment.
Fabric Cafe Barriers – Fixed or free standing with weighted bases, fabric barriers provide a wind break and create a defined area for outdoor seating and other purposes. Variable sizes for the width and height and with or without printed graphics as required.
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