Most people ejoy getting outdoors, especially in the summer on a nice sunny day. The problem with this is that the Sun’s rays are so damaging to the skin and with the mid day sun, damage can occur much quicker that you would expect.
With skin cancer on the rise it is now more important that ever to ensure that you are protected from the UV rays of the Sun.
Continue readingGenerally we all look forward to the summer hoping that we are due hot weather with consistent sunshine. We do tend to forget how uncomfortable the hot weather can make our homes.
Exterior Sun Blinds can offer your home protection from the sun without blocking out the light or even the view from the outside world. There are several choices when it comes to external sun blinds, whether it is window sun blinds, patio blinds or conservatory blinds.
Sun Screens
Sun Screens are an exterior sun blind that when retracted lives in a small cassette of about 3 inches fitted externally, above your window. When the sun gets too bright or the heat too intense then you simply press a button and the exterior sun screen lowers itself outside of your window.
Continue readingHere in the UK today the sun is shining. Yesterday the sun was out for most of the day. It still feels a little cold when it clouds over but with the sun out it really feels like summer is well on the way.
Even the media are now saying that the forecast for this summer is looking really good so if they are correct, the UK could get a nice long hot decent summer which will lift everyone’s spirits
As I sat out in the sun yesterday I could feel myself burning. This is a real danger to everyone, especially us with fairer skin. Sun protection is a must in this weather as it will not take long to get burned and the implications later in life can have serious effects.
Sun Awnings can offer this type of sun protection by Continue reading
So far in the UK we have had a few nice days of sun where finally it is warm enough to sit outdoors without wrapping up in a coat or jumper. This gives good signs that we will get the summer that we so deserve!
Anyone who owns a conservatory will have got their first tater of how ridiculously hot their conservatory gets as soon as the sun starts shining. This is the problem with a conservatory – the temperature goes from one extreme to the other. One moment it is freezing cold, the next, stuffy a stiflingly hot.
Conservatory blinds are available to help shade the conservatory Continue reading
A lot of homes have patios – in theory, great for barbecues, great for outdoor dining or just sitting down enjoying the outside world. However the weather in the UK often lets us down and prevents people getting outside.
When we finally get some nice weather often the patio area can only be enjoyed early morning or late afternoon as the heat of the sun makes it uncomfortable and the ever growing risk of the sun’s UV rays make it unsafe to sit outdoors.
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A relatively new home improvement concept is the External Sun Screen.
As the name suggests these Sun Screens are installed out the outside of the window. The principle reason for this is they stop the heat of the sun before it hits the glass. The special type of fabric reflects most of the sun’s power away keeping your home cool.
Sun Screens are extremely similar in style and operation to security shutters. They have a very small cassette Continue reading
An online poll asking who is better at DIY – men or women – has erupted into a fierce battle between the sexes. The poll is featured on the home improvement and DIY website www.lets-do-diy.com. And the huge response it has generated seems to indicate that the most explosive area for gender conflict has shifted from the traditional battleground of driving ability to DIY.
The website’s editor, John Burry, says: “We thought asking if men or women were better at DIY would provide lets-do-diy.com with a little light relief, but both sexes appear to have very strong views on the subject.” Continue reading
I have previously talked about Roller Garage Doors and what a convenience they can bring to your life. In addition to the convenience, a Roller Garage Door can provide some of the highest security for your garage – creating an almost impenetrable barrier when closed.
Employing almost identical techniques this same level of security can now be added to windows and doors in you home offering you personal security when you are at home and peace of mind when you are out.
Security Shutters are roller blinds that roll up in the same way as Continue reading
Sun Awning fabrics come in many different qualities. Really this is a major defining fact between a cheap Sun Awning and a high quality sun awning.
Higher quality Sun Awnings generally use either an acrylic fabric or a polyester fabric. Both should have the necessary coatings to repel dirt and prevent any mildew of rot from forming.
Polyester Sun Awning fabrics is really the newest type of fabric to his the Sun Awning market. Polyesters is much thinner and more durable than the standard acrylic Awning fabrics. On top of this, polyester tends to let less water through meaning people can use their Sun Awnings as a rain shelter in light showers without water getting through. The general look of polyester Sun Awning fabrics generally gives brighter colours that are more hard wearing. Continue reading
Now we have got Christmas over and done with now we may be considering buying Sun Awning as we can look forward to the summer and certainly, here in the UK, a decent summer is what we all need. The last couple have been wash outs!
The benefit of buying a Sun Awning at this time of year is to take advantage of the winter sales that most of the leading suppliers offer on their summer ranges – specifically Sun Awnings. Whilst some of these deals are of course just to get extra business during quiet periods there are genuine savings to be made – especially due to the fabric range for Sun Awnings.
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