BLOG GARDENZONE - PERGOLAS, AWNINGS, GLASS ENCLOSURES IRELAND

Search for a pergola in Ireland and you will find two very different products under the same name: flat-pack pergola kits sold online, and made-to-measure aluminium pergolas that are surveyed and installed. Both have their place. This guide explains the difference so you can choose the one that will still be standing, and still dry, after a few Irish winters. Why aluminium? Timber pergolas look natural but need staining and can rot or twist in a wet climate. Steel is strong b

A good commercial awning does two jobs. It keeps customers dry and shaded, so outdoor seating works more of the year, and it shows your name to everyone walking past. This guide covers the awnings we fit for pubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and shops across Ireland. Types of commercial awning Retractable restaurant and café awnings Folding-arm retractable awnings project up to several metres from the wall and cover an outdoor seating area. With a motor and remote, staff can o

An outdoor area that can only be used on dry days is lost revenue. In Ireland that is most of the year. A commercial pergola turns a hotel terrace, a beer garden or a restaurant courtyard into covered, usable floor space, in rain, wind and sun. This guide explains the systems we install for hospitality businesses, fit-out companies and main contractors, and what to plan before you ask for a quote. Why hospitality businesses are covering their outdoor space More covers on more