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The effect that wind has on buildings and how it can effect shading
As part of our service for customers, we undertake site surveys so that we can fully understand the site conditions and advise customers on the right shading solution for their needs. One of several factors that needs to be considered is the windspeed that is present...
Protecting your awning from wind and rain in the UAE
The UAE is known for year round sunshine and is one of the appeals for a lot of visitors to the UAE. What is not often expected is the unstable weather conditions that the UAE experiences at certain points of the year. This often leads to damage to shading systems...
Understanding wind for shading in the UAE
The UAE climate receives a large change in temperature between January and December. We receive high temperatures, Humidity, and also strong winds and storms. An understanding of wind is important in ensuring your shading remains in good working condition. Knowing...
Garden Shading on a Budget – Top 3 Shading Options
Garden shading can get quite expensive depending on the type of shading you require aswell as the amount of shading you need to cover. We offer three shading solutions that can be used to get good shading for customers on a budget. 1.Cantilever Umbrellas Cantilever...
Shade Sail Price in Dubai
There are a variety of retractable awnings on the market today, each with their benefits. The common question we are always asked is how much does the awning cost?
Outdoor blinds and keeping your home cool
The Summers in the UAE and Middle east can be notoriously hot. With temperatures reaching up to 50 Degrees, home owners invest in newer AC units and crank them up to full throttle just to keep the home a little cooler. One strategy is to try to keep the home cooler...
3 Things to Consider when buying a shade Sail
With Shade Sails a popular choice in the summer months of Dubai, we thought we would highlight three things to consider when buying a shade sail for the Garden.TypeThere are two main types of shades sails that can be supplied. Tensioned shade Sail or the non...
SunShades in Dubai – how to pick the right model.
Sunshades are popular in Dubai and the UAE due to the near year round sunshine and high temperatures. There are several different types of Sunshades which we outline below and we highlight when each type is best to be used. Umbrellas, Awnings, Shade Sails and...
2 ways to secure your garden umbrella without using an umbrella base
It's great having a large garden umbrella! It can be tilted back and forth, rotated to provide shade and doesn't get in the way of tables. However it has this one nagging problem. The base! It takes up lots of space. It would be better if it wasn't there. The garden...
Common Questions asked when buying an Awning
There are a number of questions customers commonly ask when buying an awning in the UAE. We highlight some of the more popular questions asked by customer to make it easier for prospective customers.
Umbrella Price in Dubai
How much do umbrellas cost in Dubai?There are a variety of umbrellas on the market today, each with their benefits. The common question we are always asked is how much does an umbrella cost? However before we can accurately answer this question there are always three...
3 Great Garden Umbrellas for the Summer
Popular Garden Umbrellas Garden umbrellas are a popular shading choice when the warmer summer months arrive. We show 3 of popular centre pole and cantilever garden umbrellas for use on terraces and gardens of Dubai and the UAE.When choosing a garden umbrella, one of...
Sun Shade Suppliers in Dubai – How to choose the right one?
It is important to to pick the right sun shade supplier for your needs when choosing a shading solutions whether it be for home or for commercial use. What do you need to look for? what pitfalls can you avoid? We explain.
How to protect shades in rain and wind.
Shades are great for protecting us from the harsh effects of the sun. In the climate of the middle east, we have year-round sunshine. However, at certain points of the year, monsoons carry over from India and the UAE sees strong winds and heavy rain and flooding....
Why giant umbrellas are a great choice for restaurant shading
Restaurant shading is a common use of umbrellas in the UAE. Restaurants often need to shade large areas for their customers for their outdoor dining. Why are giant umbrellas a better option compared to other umbrellas? What are the benefits with giant umbrellas.
When cantilever umbrellas are the right choice for shading
There are many shading choices available on the market at the moment ranging from shade sails to umbrellas. However the cantilever umbrella is often a popular choice for restaurants and home owners. We discover some of the reasons for why cantilever umbrellas are the right shading choice on terraces and in gardens and when it’s best to avoid using them.