Autumnal Ideas For Restaurant, Hotel & Pub Umbrellas
As we move into autumn we begin to turn our attention to keeping our outdoor environment comfortable in the cooler months.
During the summer they kept us cool and shaded from the sun, whereas now our restaurant, hotel and pub umbrellas can offer a cosy refuge as the thermometer begins to drop.
Below we take a look at 5 ways in which you can improve your outdoor seating area in preparation for the upcoming winter.
Light & Heat
The introduction of lighting and/or heating to your existing umbrellas is one of the most significant differences you can make to overall comfort.
Many restaurant, hotels and pub umbrellas now feature additional integrated light and heating. This simple idea has not only seen a huge increase in customer volume, but also in revenue, as increased comfort ensures individuals are staying for longer.
Junctions
Another incredibly simple, and cost effective, way to increase customer comfort during the wetter months is the use of junctions.
Junctions are essentially fabric gutters, which attach along the edges of two umbrella canopies, and ensure that any rain run-off is directed away from the seating area.
Due to the bespoke nature of most junctions, we would need the measurements of your umbrellas in order to quote an accurate price. Contact us today to discuss the use of junctions with your umbrellas.
Canopy Cleaning
Never underestimate the power of a clean umbrella canopy when is comes to customer comfort. A canopy that’s full of dirt and mildew is certainly not conducive to a comfortable and positive environment.
More often that not, all it takes is a good clean and your outdoor seating area will feel like a haven on a dreary February day.
To arrange collection of your umbrella canopy for cleaning and re-waterproofing please contact us today.
Replacement Canopies
Having said that, occasionally your canopies are beyond a simple clean and replacing them is the best way forward. Consider this a time to change things up slightly and bring a new look to your outdoor seating area. While you’re there, why not clean the umbrella structures and ensure that everything is in good working order.
Depending on the make and model of your umbrella, we can typically supply you with a new umbrella canopy within two weeks. For more information please contact us today.
Winter Storage Bags
If you decide that you'd like to close your umbrellas down and store them over the winter months, then storage bags are a must. Not only do they help keep the canopies clean, but they also reduce the chance of damaging the fabric. Whether you store the umbrellas upright in their usual place, or on their side indoors, storage bags are essential in maximising the lifespan of your umbrella.
For more information on our range of standard and bespoke winter storage bags contact us today.
