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

How long does it take to install a Puffin Smoking Canopy?

The typical time taken to install Puffin smoking canopies from the day you place the order will not take you more than a 6 week period. As soon as we receive your order, we will start fabricating your shelter as fast as we can. As long as the structure does not have extremely unique designs and specification that are not part of our regular designs, we will have the smoking shelters ready for use within 6 weeks at the latest. We will normally finish the work well within this time period as we always aim to finish our work well ahead of time.

Unless there are legal issues involved in getting the planning permission on time or any other unforeseen delay, you can expect to have your smoking shelter's ready for use well within a 45 day period. Provided extreme weather does not stop our work, we will be able to get your smoking canopies for use well ahead of schedule.

How do i keep the Puffin Smoking Shelter clean?

Our smoking shelters need very little maintenance. They are robust in design and the efficient, integral gutter system ensures that all the water from the roof gets drained immediately. This ensures that there is not unnecessary load on the roof and the possibility of accumulation of moss and other dirt on the top surface of the smoking canopies. However, we offer a comprehensive annual maintenance contract as an option.

We offer to thoroughly clean the frames and the canopy regularly to keep them fresh, sparkling with their original colours. We will clean any accumulated grim or debris in the gutter system to keep it working efficiently, especially during rainy weather. We do the 20 point "Structural Safety & Quality Check" before passing our Annual Safety-Check Certificate. Our "Emergency call-out service" is always available to you in case you need urgent help. Our comprehensive Snag Check will identify any potential problem in the unlikely event that they do arise.

Do i need planning permission for a smoking shelter?

The legal requirements laid down by local county councils are not uniform across the UK. Therefore, it is quite difficult to state whether or not your particular structure for smoking shelters will need planning permission. This also depends largely on the size of the smoking canopies you wish to build and the specific nature of the project. Our advisor who visits your premises for the free advisory visit will be in a better position to determine if the structure would need planning permission. Of course, we can right away state that listed buildings and pubs would surely need permission. But if your building is not one of those, then our advisor will make a spot survey and advise you on the legal requirement according to your specific case. We will also advise you on the steps required on your part to fully comply with legal requirements. I case the structure needs planning permission, you also offer our services to obtain the requisite planning permission for you.

Do Puffin smoking canopies block out the light?

Puffin smoking canopies do block out light but not light from the visible spectrum. Light is composed of various frequencies that are both visible as well as invisible. Much of the harmful UV rays from the sun lie in the visible spectrum. It is precisely these rays of light that the tensile membrane used in the roof of our smoking shelters blocks out. Therefore sufficient sunlight still filters through the roof while all the harmful UV rays that can damage the skin and the eyes are filtered out. As a result of this special screening function, you can spend extended periods of time under the smoking shelters without being affected by the harmful effects of sunlight. The roof membrane used for our smoking canopies are also waterproof, Therefore, you can sit under the canopy even when it is raining heavily outside without worrying about getting wet. Our shelters can withstand all kinds of typical British weather.

What happens after i make an enquiry for a Puffin Smoking Shelter?

Once you have made an enquiry for our smoking shelters, we will call you back within 7 working days and fix an appointment with you according to your convenience. Based on the date you provide for the meeting, one of our experienced experienced advisors will visit your premises and advise you on the best options according to your requirement. This advisory visit is totally free of cost and there is absolutely no obligation attached on your part. Our advisor will brief you about the best options that would suit your requirement the best and offer you a full-colour brochure of our range of smoking canopies designs. You can also read testimonials on the brochure from our delighted customers who have chosen to install our smoking shelters. Our advisor will provide a written quote along with a proposed plan of the new structure if required. We will also enclose a simple order form with our quotation so that you can place an order by fax when ever you are ready. Once your order reaches us, we will finish work on your premises within the next 90 days.

What optional extras are offered with Puffin smoking shelters?

The optional extras offered with Puffin smoking shelters include plexiglas half-sides which you can request us to place on any side of the structure. While the structure can be left totally open for most practical purposes, smoking canopies can be covered on the sides also, as long as the openings are more than 50% of the area of the walls of the structure, as per the regulations for smoking shelters. The optional Plexiglas half-sides that we offer with our designs totally conform to the regulations laid down for such structures. Moreover, these plexiglas half-sides also provide much needed protection from side winds for smokers, especially when the weather is much colder outside. While these stipulations are meant only for smoking canopies, other kinds of shelters do not come under these regulations. Therefore, we have several other options available for other kinds of structures that we have designed for these covered spaces.

Why should i invest in a Puffin Smoking Shelter?

There are six great reasons that we have for you to invest in a Puffin Shelter.

• All our smoking shelters are extremely strong and long lasting. The aluminium frame that supports the structure comes with a 10 year guarantee.
• The roofs of the smoking canopies are made of 100% waterproof tensile fabric. The fabric used can specifically withstand the harshest of British climate.
• Our smoking shelters come with an integral gutter system that is capable of easily draining the water from the the roof as quickly as possible.
• Our smoking shelters come in 3 different shapes for the roof. They also come in a range of colours to match your specific surroundings. You can choose the specific shape and colour that would best suit your particular requirement.
• We also offer custom-made designs that are made-to-measure. No matter how complex the shape of our building, we can design smoking canopies that would perfectly match the exteriors of your building.
• All of our installers are CRB checked and you can rest assured that we have the best professionals working for you.

What guarantee is offered on Puffin smoking shelters?

With Puffin shelters, the quality of our product and service always come first.

• We guarantee that we take safety of our smoking shelters very seriously and give it first priority.
• We have a 20 point safety and quality check before we consider each structure as finished.
• We guarantee to carry out these checks meticulously before we finish work on your premises.
• We guarantee that there are absolutely no hidden charges involved in our services.
• We guarantee that we will not require a final payment from you until you are completely satisfied with the installation of your smoking shelters.
• We guarantee that your site will be left safe and tidy when we finish work installing your smoking canopies.
• We guarantee that we will price match a quote from a different company if they offer the same package.
• We guarantee that every one of our installers is CRB checked. We guarantee a free, no-obligation Advisory Visit and Site-Survey with a written quotation for our smoking canopies.

Smoking Shelters - How can they benefit your employees and your business?

The law does not require you to provide a smoking shelter for employees/customers who smoke. However, installing a smoking shelter demonstrates acknowledgement of employees/customers needs and will greatly assist in the implemnting of designated smoking areas.

How can Inside2Outside help you get a smoking shelter? What regulations are there for smoking shelters? What benefits are there to having a smoking shelter from Inside2Outside?

All of out smoking shelters comply with the smoking regulations that forbid smoking in an enclosed area. Here, 50% of that area must be open to provide a continuous flow of air whilst still allowing shelter from severe weather.

In the UK there is no restriction on the size of a shelter or the size of its roof. However, to limit smoke build up and thus secondary passive smoke installation, the sides of the shelters may not form more than 50% enclose of the shelter. Simply put, the shelters may only have two sides, either a back and one side or a back and two half sides. Our smoking shelters fully conform to this ruling and are effectively less that 50% encloses regardless of side panel configuration.

Positioning of the shelters is important for health and safety rasons as well as maximising the effect of the shelter with regards to inclement weather. If for example on your site the majority of the windy and rainy weather comes from the south west, you should position the shelter so that the back is facing this direction and thus maximum protection is offered.

The restriction of placing a freestanting shelter 1.5 metres away form your building may not entirely cut down its windy shadow effect.