Wind Effect on Shades – Wind on buildings and how it affects shades

June 30, 2023

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 at the site and therefore the type of shading solution that is suitable for such a wind speed. Our general rule wind effect on shades has always been: If the shade is located near to the sea then it requires a stronger shading solution and the higher the shading the stronger the shade needs to be. One often overlooked and hard to understand variable in this equation is the effect that neighbouring buildings can have on

Sun Shade Suppliers in Dubai – How to choose the right one?

May 10, 2023

Looking for Sun Shade Suppliers in Dubai? It is important to pick the right sun shade suppliers for your needs when choosing a shading solution whether it be for home or for commercial use. What do you need to look for? What pitfalls can you avoid? We can explain. Range The first question to ask is; does the sun shade supplier have a broad range. Do they supply a range of shading solutions on just one? Umbrellas, awnings, pergolas or shade sails.. An experienced sun shade supplier will have multiple solutions for your project. This gives the customer greater choice and flexibility Installation and delivery Does the sun shade supplier offer installation and delivery? Good quality suppliers will do this in a good time scale

Shading suppliers in UAE – How to choose the right one?

April 28, 2021

Looking for a shading supplier in Dubai, UAE? Choosing the right shading supplier is important for customers looking to get a full range of shading options and solutions for their outdoor spaces. What makes a good supplier? How can you find one? What problems should you look for? We discuss these questions here. What makes a good Shading supplier? Choosing a good shading supplier is critical in many ways. An experienced provider will be able to supply and install solutions in a range of scenarios. Think of wall and ceiling mounting or installing in narrow spaces. Furthermore, they will be able to come up with a range of solutions to shade area for low and higher budgets and be able

A guide to motorised pergolas

March 30, 2021

Motorised pergolas have been getting more and more popular recently. Bioclimatic pergolas are proving popular with many different designs and sizes available. We breakdown the different types of motorised pergolas and their uses. So why use a motorised pergola. Well for start they can reach projections that other shading methods are unable to reach. Up to 7m or more for some pergolas whereas the maximum an awning can project up to is 5 meters at present. Additionally motorised pergolas are able to withstand greater wind speed compared with other shading products such as awnings and umbrellas. Finally the whole pergola can be be turned in to a summer room and another part of the home by adding glass around the edges.