Dine Outdoor Whatever the Weather

Outdoor dining is something that many of us enjoy and is a good occasion to feel the benefits of the weather whilst eating as well as an ideal situation to have family and friends over.

Here in the UK however, we have one big snag...the weather.

As we all know through experience, the UK climate isn't always the most friendly for those wishing to be outside. It's either too cold, too wet, or even too hot; we are often never satisfied with the weather.

How can you find a way to enjoy dining outdoors whatever the weather? A canopy from Inside2Outside can provide the solution.

Whether you want a canopy for your home, care home, school or commercial use Inside2Outside will have a canopy ideal for you.

For more information on Inside2Outside's canopies visit the following sites.

Gor general enquiries - www.inside2outside.co.uk

For schools - www.inside2outside.co.uk/pocca

For Care homes - www.inside2outside.co.uk/c2c

For Domestic users - www.inside2outside.co.uk/jgo

For Commercial users - www.inside2outside.co.uk/puffin

Check I2O out on Social Media

Inside2Outside have been using social media for a number of months now. As it is a more relaxed form of news, looking on Inside2Outside's Faebook and Twitter page will allow you to learn more about the staff in the company as well as their interests and hobbies.

What's more by becoming a fan or follower of Inside2Outside you can recieve regular updates on events, developments within in the business and a whole range of other things.

To view Inside2Outside's facebook page click here

To view Inside2Outside's twitter page - www.twitter.com/thecanopypeople

Frequently asked Questions

If I request the help of one of your advisors - what happens next?

Following your enquiry, we'll call you to make an appointment within 7 working days for one our experienced advisors to visit your premises. We'll provide a FREE advisory visit and site survey plus a written quotation, with no obligation attached.

We'll listen carefully to your needs and concerns and help you find the very best possible solution for your requirements. We'll also provide you with a full-colour brochure of our designs along with testimonials from our delighted customers.

We'll provide you with our quotation, along with a proposed plan of the new structure if required, and we'll follow it up with a phone call to answer any questions you may have. Our quotation letter will also enclose our simple order form, which you can fax to us if you wish. From that point, just leave it all to us. We'll install your new canopy within 90 days and we'll keep you informed along the way.


Do your canopies block out the light?

The great thing about the "tensile-membrane" material we use for our canopies is that it provides plenty of shade but also allows light to pass through. At the same time however, all potentially harmful UV rays are filtered out, providing crucial protection for the eyes and skin from the hazards of direct sunlight.


Does my outdoor area have to be paved?

Quite the opposite – we can install canopies on almost any surface. Whether it’s paving, grass, decking or asphalt, our installers will carry out the necessary groundworks as neatly as possible. You’ll barely know they were there!

Alternatively, if you’d like to create an area from scratch, we can incorporate decking, balustrade, paving and much more into the design of your structure. We also offer a range of “optional extras” such as roller walls to provide extra shelter.

Will the price you quote include everything?

Yes, absolutely. In fact, one of the items which make up our 8-Point Service Guarantee, clearly states "We guarantee no hidden charges". What's more, all our quotations are fully detailed so you know precisely what's included in the price.

We fully appreciate that you don't want to have any nasty surprises right at the end of the project. That's why we provide you with a fixed price and will only ever vary that price where our customer has specifically requested a change of requirements in terms of either a product or service and such price changes will be agreed and put in writing before any work is carried out.


Will I need planning permission?

This will largely depend on the size and nature of the project. Also, local County Councils do tend to vary in their requirements concerning planning permission for this type of project.

This is an issue that would automatically be covered by our specialist advisor when they visit you to carry out your FREE advisory visit and site-survey. We can advise you on what steps you need to take in order to ensure that your business remains legally compliant regarding planning regulations.

Also, should the need arise and you would like us to assist, for a fixed fee we can help you in obtaining the requisite planning permission.


From the time I place my order - how long does it all take?

The process, from the day you place your order to the point where your new outdoor cover is ready to use, will take no more than 6 weeks. If at all possible we will aim to complete well inside that time frame.

Do you guarantee your work?

We certainly do! Firstly, because we are so confident about the strength and durability of these structures we install we now provide, along with our annual service contract, our amazing 20-year all parts warranty! We will replace, free of charge, any parts which have failed to withstand normal wear and tear.

Also, we are very proud of our unique, no quibble – 8-Point Service Guarantee which means you can rest assured that the caring service we provide is of the very highest quality. This is what our guarantee includes:

1 We guarantee safety comes first in everything we do
2 We guarantee to carry out our 20 point safety and quality check before we finish each structure
3 We guarantee no hidden charges
4 We guarantee we won't ask for final payment until you're absolutely satisfied with the completed structure
5 We guarantee that we will always leave the installation site tidy and safe
6 We guarantee to price-match any like-for-like quote if it equals the package we offer
7 We guarantee all our installers are CRB checked
8 We guarantee to provide you with a no-obligation Free Advisory Visit and Site-Survey plus written quotation.


Do you offer a cleaning service for your structures?

Yes we do…. and much, much more! In fact, we now provide an optional, comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract service for all our customers. Here's what's included in the package:

1 Thorough cleaning of both the canopy and frame - keeping the colours bright and fresh!
2 Clearance and cleaning of any guttering affected by the canopy
3 20 point "Structural Safety & Quality Check" and once we're 100% satisfied your framework and canopy comply with our rigorous standards, we'll issue to you our Annual Safety-Check Certificate
4 Customer satisfaction check – to help us improve your experience of Inside2Outside products and services
5 Comprehensive Snag Check – in the unlikely event that problems should arise – we will attend to any "Snags" identified.
6 We'll also advise on options for meeting the ever changing needs of your business. What's more we can provide guidance on how new product and service developments can enrich everyone's experience of the facilities you provide.
7 Our "Emergency call-out service" provides support where, for instance, your canopy has been accidentally damaged or vandalised. We're committed to responding within just 3 working days. (Call-outs will be free-of-charge although repairs which fall outside the "normal wear and tear” conditions of our guarantee may incur a charge)


Do your designs take safety into account?

Absolutely, we make safety our number one priority and for this reason, it influences everything we do!
All our products and services have safety built in - for instance…

1 Eyes are safeguarded from bright sunlight by the 100% UV protection provided by our canopies
2 The same filters act as a shield from the dangers of sunburn
3 Waterproof materials provide a dry and happy environment on the wettest of days
4 Designed for stability, our structures provide reassurance in stormy weather
5 Our superb quality canopies have fire-resistant properties built-in and are even strong enough to support heavy falls of snow
...and yet more on safety…
6 We always carry out a 20 point safety & quality check on our structures before we consider the installation complete
7 We will always leave the installation site safe and tidy
8 All our installers are CRB checked, and it's company policy that all our HQ office staff are also checked…


OK, I'd like to meet with one of your Advisors - what's my next move?

No problem! Call us now on 01480 498297 and we'll be happy to arrange for one of our experienced advisors to visit you at your convenience.

Inside2Outside announce 2011 Competition

It is with great pleasure that Inside2Outside are able to announce their 2011 Competition and prize. The competition is completely unique from any previous competition Inside2Outside has run, and the prize reflects this.

Inside2Outsides sister company SKYShades UK have a Show Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011. SKYShades has kindly agreed to allow Inside2Outside to use some of the garden as prizes for the winners of Inside2Outside’s 2011 competition.

The Show Garden is being designed by Marney Hall, a multi-award winner at the Chelsea Flower Show. The garden will have Tensile PV powering some of its features, and will be a good showcase of the Tensile PV technology.

There will be two overall prizes, one will win the Herb Garden and the other will win the Meadow and Wildlife Border from the show garden.

There are four design categories; the winners of each will receive £50 garden centre vouchers donated by Inside2Outside. The categories are: Wildlife, Flower, vegetable and sustainable. There will also be prizes for the short listed finalists generously donated by our charity partner Orangutan Foundation.

To enter the Competition applicants will be asked to design a 10m by 10m garden. They will be asked to provide a full colour drawing or painting of their design. The entries will be short listed and then judged by Marney Hall.

The 2010 winner of the competition won a free Qube Canopy from Inside2Outside, and Inside2Outside continue to reward schools for their excellent work with the yearly competition. The 2011 competition will be launched in early 2011.

Inside2Outside are experts in the design, manufacture and installation of canopies, shelters and walkways. They have been installing canopies for over 10 years, and their trademark Qube Canopy is synonymous with quality. Thanks to some exciting developments in the solar power industry, Inside2Outside can now combine their canopies with thin-film photovoltaics. This exciting new product is called Tensile PV.

Solar Power - Enhance your Canopy

Thanks to some fantastic technology, Inside2Outside are able to apply thin-film solar panels onto our canopies. The joining of solar power with tensile membrane structures makes perfect sense, after all, why not capture the rays of sun that hit the canopy roof to generate power?

As a result of this power can be generated by the canopies. This gives the canopies some unique benefits to the customer - the customer can generate electricty which they can use to reduce energy bills. As well as this, the customer can generate an income from the energy produced thanks to the Government Feed-In-Tariff scheme which guarantees to pay the producer of the renewable energy for a number of years!

Not only do you get these benefits from the solar panels, but you will also get the advantages from having a canopy providing shade and shelter for all weather outside.

Why choose a canopy

Canopies and tensile membrane structures are an increasingly popular choice of building as a more spacious, sturdy and aesthetically pleasing alternative to a regular building.

Why are conpies so popular, and so well used?

There are a number of reasons why. As mentioned earlier, they are aesthetically pleasing, and due to the make up of the structure they can be built and installed very quickly. Further to this, canopies allow those using them to enjoy the outdoors in all weathers. Canopies from Inside2Outside protect from the harmful UV rays of the sun whilst still letting light through to allow the area underneath the canopy to be cool and light. Not only this in rain, the canopy being waterproof will prevent those underneath getting wet.

The flexible nature of the tensile membrane material means that a whole range of shapes and sizes of canopies can be made. From very small up to airport roof's, the potential for canopies is enormous.

Inside2Outside have been manufacturing canopies for many years and are advancing the canopies they design, manufacture and install. With our be-spoke canopies that come with a range of optional extras we fill the nedds of our customers.

Check out the various canopies we offer by looking at the product pages or by looking at the galleries and see how tensile membrane structures from Inside2Outside can be the ideal solution for your outdoor covered area needs.

 

Smoking Shelters

The smoking shelter is a modified version of our Qube structure and comes with a safe and practical solution which is fire retardant. Though there is no obligation to provide outdoor covered space for smkoers, we understand that most proprietors regard them as essential, which is why our smoking shelters feature Plexiglas half side to give smokers all the benefits of the Qube as well as protection from the elements in line with new legislation.

What's more, they're designed to your exact needs to make the most of your chosen needs. We believe that this makes our shelters completely unique and a great long-lasting alternative to the ready-made structures available elsewhere