which is better - awnings or pergolas

Which is better – an awning or a pergola?

Britain’s weather requires adaptability. One minute you need shade from the intense sun, the next you need protection from the rain. When investing in semi-permanent outdoor structures, the question is always the same: Awning or Pergola? One or the other can’t be considered ‘better,’ as there are many variables between them both. It all comes […]

What are awnings?

Awnings are fantastic shade solutions for several reasons. These include weather protection for your guests, customers and also your furniture. There are more types and versions of awnings now than ever before, and there’ll be several that will meet your requirements. You can have retractable awnings, permanent awnings, modern awnings or traditional awnings, therefore it’s […]

Guide for Replacement Parasol Canopy Fabric

Table of Contents Has your parasol canopy been ruined by the sun, rain or snow for many years? Does it look tattered, torn, and yellowed? Or maybe it’s ripped due to high winds or heavy usage? It’s time to replace the old canopy with a new one. The whole work won’t cost so much money […]

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Guide to Selecting a Garden Parasol with Base

Summer is a wonderful time of year to embrace the outdoors, and to make the most of it, you’ll need the right outdoor furniture to create a relaxing and enjoyable space. While outdoor furniture like garden tables, chairs, and loungers are essential, there’s one item that can elevate your summer experience even further: a stylish garden […]

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Parasol Lights for Garden and Commercial Parasols

Introduction Parasol lights can be a great and practical addition to your parasol setup. Want to take the conversation with friends and family into the night? Want to finish the book that you were reading but the sunlight is going down? Parasol lights are useful in such scenarios. They also do not cost a lot and are […]

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Parasol Heaters for Autumn and Winter

Table of Contents   Introduction Parasol heaters are specifically designed to make sure that everyone beneath your patio umbrella is toasty on chilly evenings. They also won’t be distracting, or get in the way whilst in use, unlike some of other typical parasol patio heaters. Whether they are placed at your outdoor dining table or […]

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Choosing the best position for a garden parasol

Choosing the best position for a garden parasol is perhaps the most important question to ask first! Choosing the location will affect what canopy and base size you will require, consider whether you require lighting, if so, bear in mind how power will be supplied. The positioning of your parasol is especially important with larger canopies as they can […]

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Parasol Cover Material – Choosing A Parasol Canopy Cover

Choosing A Parasol Cover Material or a Canopy, Shade Specialists offer parasol covers in three types of high quality and durable materials, Bamcrylic®, Polyester and Recasens.These three fabrics for canopy covers have been chosen by us because they are extremely robust and resilient to the many changing weather conditions found here in the UK. If […]

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Canopy Colour Guide – How to Choose The Right Colours for Your Parasol

A parasol has 3 distinct parts – the canopy, the pole and frame (or structure) and the base (fixation or anchoring). In this article we will talk about the widest and the most visible part of a parasol that has the most visual impact – the canopy. We will try to understand how to find […]

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Parasol Size and Shape Guide – Index for all Shade Specialists Umbrellas

This article wants to come in hand to those that are looking for a specific size and shape for their garden or terrace parasol. Once you’ve measured the space that needs shading in your garden, the Index of sizes for the parasols that we have at Shade Specialists will help you choose the right umbrella […]

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