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.

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

View Inside2Outside Videos on YoutTube

Find Inside2Outside on You Tube to see more about the products we offer as well as the installation process. As part of Inside2Outside continuing development we are going to be adding further videos to our You Tube channel.

Tell us what you think about Inside2Outside's videos by finding us on You Tube!

Carbon Reduction and Solar Farms

Carbon Reduction
Reducing our Carbon Footprint is essential today. In most places carbon
emissions from electricity usage are the greatest carbon footprint
component. Green energy, such as Solar Power will lower the carbon
footprint considerably.

There are a number of factors which can affect how much you reduce
your Carbon Footprint. These factors include:

• Type of Tensile PV chosen
• Size of Tensile PV installed
• How you manage your power usage

Utilising Tensile PV to reduce your Carbon Footprint will help to reduce Carbon emissions and help to achieve the Government’s aim of reducing Carbon emissions greatly.

Solar Farms

Using Tensile PV as a solar farm is a fantastic way to cover large areas with Solar Power. The Tensile PV can be spread across huge areas and provide an ideal area to utilise as a Solar Farm. Solar Farms offer a cost-effective and attractive way of covering large spaces with Photovoltaics. It is ideal for farmers or those with vast areas of unused land. With a solar farm you are able to:

• Utilise unused space to generate an income
• Store electricity for personal use
• Electricity generated can reduce energy bills

Customer Satisfaction

Keeping out customers happy is one of, if not the most important thing when it comes to business. Inside2Outside upholds this ideal to exceptional standards.

In line with this Inside2Outside in launching a new customer satisfaction form which will be send to customers after they have had thier canopy installed.

Why has Inside2Outside done this?

As a company Inside2Outside are dedicated in giving their customers the best possible service available. The new customer satisfaction form will allow customers to express their views on all matters from their initial involvement with the company to the installation.

Doing this will not only continue to improve and maintain cgood customer relations but also ensure Inside2Outside provides an exceptional and ever increasing standard of service.

Look out for the new customer satisfaction form for April.

 

I2O Competition 2011

Plans are already in place for the 2011 competition.

This years competition saw the winner recieve a free school canopy. The prize for the 2011 competition is extremely exciting and falls in line with the fantastic developments Inside2Outside are currently in the process of implementing.

The prize will remain secret until the competition is launched, but it is truly worth entering. Keep tuned to find out more news about the up coming competition as it comes on.

Tenisle PV Press Release

Inside2Outside are leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of canopies, shelters and walkways. Inside2Outside have added to their existing range of products with the introduction of Tensile Photovoltaics (Tensile PV) which combines the tensile membrane material with photovoltaics (solar power).

What is it?

Tensile PV is a simple combination of Tensile Membrane Fabric with photovoltaics. Our Tensile PV uses thin-film, lightweight and flexible PV with our tensile membrane structures. Ideal applications of it are:
• Canopies
• Walkways
• Roofs

There are a number of options out there for those interested in solar power. Large, bulky photovoltaics are commonly available from many places. However, there are key characteristics that make Tensile PV stand out from other solar options.

Why Tensile PV?

Not only do you reap all of the benefits of having a shade structure, in that you receive protection from the sun, rain, snow and wind, but you gain added benefits from the photovoltaics. How?
• It produces renewable energy that will generate an income through the Government Feed-In-Tariff scheme (www.energysavingtrust.org.uk for more information)
• It saves money on electricity bills
• It is lightweight, flexible and aesthetically pleasing
• It has unique characteristics; generating electricity from lower light levels than previous PV available; meaning it is less reliant on the sun to be able to produce electricity, and thus ideally suited to the UK
• Tensile PV can reduce your Carbon Footprint
• It is future proof – keep your system up to date with Tensile PV

Further to this, schools can use Tensile PV to aid them with their curriculum and help them to achieve sustainable schools status. Tensile PV is an exciting, new product which brings a range of benefits to those who use it.

Tensile PV Canopies can pay for themselves

• Our structures save energy by providing shade
• Harvest energy from the sun as electrical energy for your own use or for the national grid
• Use electricity produced to reduce your energy bills

Inside2Outside providing schools with free canopies that generate renewable energy

Forward thinking schools WANTED for funded pilot projects

Inside2Outside is putting its money where its mouth is. Inside2Outside are looking to provide the installation of a number of Tensile PV canopies throughout the country to prove the concept. All we ask in return is that you let us use the data for our research and use your installation to publicise how well the product is doing.

This would make an ideal National Curriculum Project – your year groups can interrogate all the data obtained for the project (All data collected from the Tensile PV structure). It will aid your:

- Sustainable Curriculum
- Mathematics Curriculum
- Science Curriculum
- Geography Curriculum
Why not access data from other schools in the UK taking part in the project to compare geographical variances. You can use this information to discuss/teach the reasons for your regional variances. Teach/learn/discern the other benefits of a canopy, e.g. solar shade, insulation and how these facts can affect power use within a classroom.

A number of other solar companies are offering to install solar panels free into schools and homes. This is paid for by the Feed-In-Tariff scheme and the companies will make a lot of money from the scheme. This is a good idea and it will help those who don’t have access to credit, to benefit from solar power. However, it is much more beneficial (to schools in particular) to purchase the system and to collect their FIT’s.

Please do contact us if you would like to discuss this. We will send out one of our area managers for your project. They will work with you and your local authority to determine the size and location of your new covered outdoor area to suit your needs best.

We are offering free panels, but we are also offering outdoor covered areas, paid by the electricity harvested by the structure and you retain the ownership of structure. Plus, of course, your school will benefit from the FREE use of our outdoor structures. The canopy can bring you benefits such as a:
- Shaded Area
- Covered Car Park
- Outdoor Eating Area
- Outdoor Play Area and more...
For more information contact Inside2Outside on 01480 498297, or email admin@inside2outside.co.uk or visit our website www.inside2outside.co.uk

Al Fresco Canopies

Al fresco canopies combine the proven benefits of a tensile membrane roof with the aesthatic appeal of a timber frame.

Our Al fresco canopies are designed ot last, as well as to suit any setting - you can create dining and learning areas or use in any weather, completely protected form the elements in an attractive yet functional setting.

The Al fresco canopies can comfortably seat groups around a table, and can also be adapted to accomodate lighting and under-seat storage.

Find out more information on www.inside2outside.co.uk

Company News

Install Record

This year we enjoyed the busiest summer of installs and this trend is continuing throughout the autumn. It is expected to continue as we progress through the winter.

Photovoltaics

The Tensile PV we offer is advancing and we now have staff dedicated to ensuring the PV used is the best available, so that our customers get the right solution for them.

Company Outing

The staff was treated to a trip to the theatre as a reward for their record breaking work this year. The team went to watch Queen – We Will Rock You. The trip was a very enjoyable and it was a well-deserved break for the team.

Golf Training Bay

In July Inside2Outside started trialling a new product – A Golf Training Bay. The Golf Training Bay is designed to over a practice bunker, and to protect those inside from the weather when it takes a turn for the worse.

The product has an aluminium frame, a tensile membrane roof and plexiglas half sides surrounding the sides and back of the structure to provide protection, but keep the outdoor feel for the golfers.

With an angled roof to allow golfers to get the height they need to play the ball out of the bunker, integral guttering is also provided to prevent rainwater from spilling off the roof into the bunker.

Longstanton Golf Club were first to try the prototype out and have had positive feedback from customers on the usefulness and practicality of the structure, as well as its aesthetically pleasing looks.

Adrienne Engleman, PGA Professional at Longstanton Golf Club commented ‘It’s a smart structure, the colour fits in great and the customers have expressed how they’ve enjoyed using it.’ Golfers are fully protected against the elements when underneath the structure, and its unique design allow golfers to get play their full range of shots that may be required from a bunker.

Adrienne continues ‘It’s really got people talking. Beforehand people ignored the practice bunker the structure is over, now they automatically go to it. It’s clear, there is lots of space, and it let’s light in. It’s especially handy when the weather is bad and you want to practice your bunker shots, as now you can play it without getting soaked!’

Jason Holland, Sales Advisor who is a keen golfer added ‘It really aids your confidence when playing bunkers as you are able to get the practice in whatever the weather.’

Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1

We are now able to finalise the contents for the November newsletter which will be going out in the first week of November.

Key features are:

Inside2Outside exhibit at Clarence House - Home of Prince Charles

An update on the School Canopy Market

How one school has specifically benefitted from an Inside2Outside shelter

Orangutan Update

Detailed article on Tensile PV - I2O's exciting, new product

As well as this there are a variety of other articles which are very enjoyable and informative.

To order your free copy call Inside2Outside now on 01480 498297

New Brochure for I2O

The new and updated brochure has arrived. It has been under development for some while and the printed copies are now ready to be sent out.

To order your free copy now follow the link and complete the form Order New Brochure

Tensile PV

Have you heard much about Inside2Outside's Tensile PV?

Tensile PV from Inside2Outside combines their tensile membrane material with Photovoltaics to create the possibility of canopies that can pay for themselves. How?

From April 2010, the Government Feed-In-Tariff scheme took effect. The scheme pays those who generate renewable energy for a set fee for 25 years dependant on the capacity of the system they have installed. What's more additional income can be generated through feeding this electricity back to the National Grid, or alternatively, significant savings can be made thorugh using the electricity for you own use.

How does this help those looking for an Outdoor Canopy?

Those who buy a canopy with Tensile PV gain a canopy that can pay for itself. This is a truly significant and exceptional product that can make the purchase of a canopy even more beneficial than it already is when it provides the benefits of shade.

Outdoor Covered Areas for Schools

Canopies can provide schools with a number of benefits. Not only does it provide the pupils with an outdoor area that they are able to safely use in any weather, but there are additional features which mean the school gets even more advantages from having the canopy.

1. It provides Shade and Shelter for Parents

Depeding on the area that the canopy is placed, a canopy an double up as an area for parents to wait for their children. It can protect parents from the elements and are especially useful in the wet.

2. They provide Outdoor Teaching Areas

Teaching outdoors is something that can be very enjoyable for both the teacher and the pupils, especially in the heat. Outdoor canopies provide the ideal setting for this.

3. Outdoor Covered Areas can now pay for themselves

This is the exciting Tensile PV product that Inside2Outside are implemeting into schools. This is a truly exciting product and brings even more benefits to schools.

As well as these benefits there are even more that outdoor canopies from Inside2Outside provide. Contact Inside2Outside now for more information.

Inside2Outside Maximise Outdoor Shaded Area for South Kirkby Infant and Nursery School

Pupils and Staff alike at South Kirkby Infant and Nursery School in West Yorkshire are now able to enjoy the outdoors in all weather. This is made possible thanks to the installation of a POCCA school canopy by Inside2Outside.

Inside2Outside, based just outside Cambridge are experts in the design, manufacture and installation of canopies, shelters and walkways. The POCCA range introduced in 2001 is designed specifically for schools and each product is designed to fit the needs of each school it is installed at. The main product – The Qube canopy - allows schools to create multi-purpose outdoor areas for use in any weather. Thanks to the Qube canopy South Kirkby Infant and Nursery School now have a covered outdoor area, suitable for use in any weather.

Marie Johnson oversaw the project for South Kirkby School and commented that what impressed here was the ‘impeccable workmanship and helpful sales advisor.’ Inside2Outside sales advisor James Nottingham managed the project from start to finish and was delighted with the installed Qube Canopy. The 6m by 3m Qube Canopy provides a covered outdoor area that provides protection to those underneath it in all weathers.

Ms Johnson was impressed with the ‘Quick Installation’. The unique design of the Qube allows it to be installed in a matter of days bringing minimal disruption to the school if it is installed in term time. This feature is another reason why the Qube is such an effective canopy for schools.

The Qube has been manufactured with three roof shapes by Inside2Outisde – The Peak, the Apex and the Dome. Now however, it is being manufactured with a Barrel Arch roof shape. This new roof shape adds additional benefits to the canopy. For example, Inside2Outside now combine their structures with Photovoltaics (Solar Power), this is called Tensile PV. The Barrel Arch roof shape is ideal for applying with Photovoltaics. This combination means that your canopy not only provides you with the benefits of a canopy, but also generates electricity! This electricity can be used to reduce energy bills and even generate an income.