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Guide to Choosing the Best Custom Tarps and Industrial Curtains

St. Joseph, Michigan, USA, 2023-Aug-15 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to announce the release of its Guide for Choosing the Best Custom tarps and Industrial Curtains which serves an array of applications and a wide spectrum of possibilities. Some notable uses include Porch Curtains, Equipment and Machinery Covers, Truck Tarps, Fence Screens, Mesh Screens, Windscreens, Welding Curtains, Boxing/MMA Ring Covers, Baseball and Softball Field Covers, and Strip Door Covers.

Eager to embark on the journey of discovering your ideal Custom Tarp or Curtain Solution? Check out the premium selection of Covers, available in a variety of fabrics and sizes that meet your desires. This article will unveil a host of effective custom products and solutions, along with the seamless ordering process that typifies most cases.

Ensuring comprehensive and precise coverage when shielding valuable or significant items is of the utmost importance. Achieving a perfect and exact fit when applying a Tarp or Industrial Curtain is a critical consideration. Striking the right balance is key, avoiding the pitfalls of inadequate or excessive material usage. Just as ill-fitting pants can become a hindrance or even hazardous, surplus fabric can lead to wind-induced disturbances or entanglement hazards with passing equipment, vehicles, or individuals. A well-fitted Custom Tarps, Custom Covers, and Custom Industrial Curtains not only presents a neat and orderly appearance but, more crucially, guarantees a secure and protected operational environment.

The emphasis on proper sizing and fit underscores the foundational role it plays in effective protection. In tandem with this, selecting the most suitable material for the intended applications is equally paramount. Custom Tarps and Custom Industrial Curtain Walls are meticulously crafted from a range of durable materials, including vinyl, clear vinyl, poly, mesh, nylon, and canvas. These fabrics can be tailored to include specific protective attributes such as waterproofing, water resistance, UV resistance, and fire resistance.

Among the highly sought-after products constructed from clear vinyl fabric are Custom Clear Vinyl Tarps and Custom Clear Vinyl Industrial Curtains. These versatile solutions find frequent use among homeowners, restaurants, bars, business proprietors, and various facilities. They adorn porches, patios, decks, entryways, and breezeways, enhancing living and dining areas by allowing productive and enjoyable utilization even during colder months while maintaining protective transparency.

About Tarps Now®

Tarps Now® features an extensive online catalog of canvas tarps, poly tarps, custom tarps, vinyl tarps and industrial divider curtains. As specialists in custom canvas and vinyl tarps, they are the low-price leaders in their category. The company offers the convenience of fast, easy, online ordering as well as a knowledgeable staff to guide customers through the specification process insuring their project will be completed on time and in budget. Tarps Now® has the experience and scale to insure customer specifications are carefully followed and expectations exceeded for every project, large or small.

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Tarps Now Announces Informational Circular for use of Clear Vinyl Tarp Solutions

St. Joseph, Michigan, USA, 2022-Aug-09 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to announce the release of a new informational circular focused on the use of Clear Vinyl Tarps and Clear Vinyl Curtains for use in a variety of residential, business, commercial, industrial, warehouse, and construction applications.

Vinyl Tarps are highly effective and popular, due to the relative ease in installation, as well as being 100% waterproof, thus making them very easy to clean and disinfect in a wide variety of applications.

Made from extremely durable vinyl that generates crystal clear views of what is outside, Clear Vinyl Tarps and Vinyl Curtains are perfect for porches, patios, decks, entryways, and outdoor eating areas. It’s important to note their use in outdoor consumer based businesses. For example, wine and beer gardens where these areas can be happily utilized without the issues and unpleasantness of rain, snow, cold, and wind. The clear protective products are also ideal for creating partitions, temporary walls, and other barriers for home, businesses, special events, construction, and manufacturing settings.

In addition to the mentioned uses, Clear Vinyl Tarps are great for camping, fishing, and hunting expeditions along with creating a temporary shelter or shield during emergency situations. Their clear views are excellent for purposes of covering equipment, materials, and supplies that you need to keep an eye on for safety and security reasons. The applications are almost endless.

Clear Vinyl Tarps are waterproof and anti-microbial while also resisting UV rays, cold weather, chemicals, grease, rot, and mildew making for reliable and safe usage. Popular thicknesses for these products are 20 Mil (18 ounces per square yard material weight) and 30 Mil (27 ounces). There is also a 20 Mil Fire Retardant version. Clear Vinyl Tarps are fitted in double stitched hems with sturdy brass grommets equally spaced around the entire perimeter to quickly, easily, and securely tie them down. For areas subject to wildfires, there are even fire retardant vinyl tarps that can be used in a wide variety of ways to protect home and property.

Product Information:

https://www.tarpsnow.com/vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/clear-vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/custom-clear-vinyl-curtain.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/clear-vinyl-strip-doors.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/clear-vinyl-fabric-by-the-yard.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/18-oz-camouflage-heavy-duty-vinyl-tarp.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/clear-vinyl-porch-curtains.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/awning-canopy-vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/custom-vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/outdoor-movie-screen-tarp.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/fire-retardant-vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/clear-vinyl-fabric-by-the-yard.html

About Tarps Now®

Tarps Now® features an extensive online catalog of heavy duty tarps,canvas tarps, poly tarps, custom tarps, vinyl tarps and industrial divider curtains. As specialists in custom canvas and vinyl tarps, they are the low-price leaders in their category. The company offers the convenience of fast, easy, online ordering as well as a knowledgeable staff to guide customers through the specification process insuring their project will be completed on time and in budget. Tarps Now® has the experience and scale to insure customer specifications are carefully followed and expectations exceeded for every project, large or small.

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2020 Hurricane Season Squeezing Supplies of Tarps and Industrial Grade Coverings

St. Joseph, Michigan, USA, 2020-Sep-21 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — With an average hurricane season typically producing twelve storms over the six month Atlantic storm season, over twenty named storm systems have been recorded by the National Hurricane Center over the last three months. In addition, five active Atlantic tropical storm systems tied the record for simultaneous tropical storms in the Atlantic basin by mid-September, while tropical storm Beta advances through the Gulf toward the Texas and Louisiana coastlines.

These unprecedented weather conditions have lead to significant demand in tarps and coverings utilized to create temporary shelters, repair roofing, cover windows, divert flood waters, lift storm debris, protect exposed equipment, inventories and vehicles has U.S. based Tarps Now® operating at full capacity to meet demand by government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses and consumers.

In many cases, stock and custom sized tarps, covers and industrial fabrics are being ordered for emergency stockpiling to meet sudden storm related disaster recovery needs. In these cases, Tarps Now® is meeting demand with stock sized roofing tarps, as well as Debris Lifting Tarps and Hurricane Mesh Tarps engineered to meet emergency situations. In addition, custom tarp manufacturing is offered to provide a full range of options to meet specialized disaster recovery applications. Stock and custom options are detailed as follows:

Tarps Now® Disaster Recovery Products:

https://www.tarpsnow.com/custom-tarps-made.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/heavy-duty-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/roofing-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/canvas-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/mesh-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/poly-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/fire-resistant-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/specialty-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/tarp-products.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/debris-scaffold-debris-netting.html

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Tarps Now Reports Record Sales Growth in Heavy Duty Tarps & Coverings

St. Joseph, Michigan, 2020-Aug-24 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to report record sales growth specific to Super Heavy Duty Tarps, Heavy Duty Tarps, and other task specific tarp coverings engineered to meet the needs of governmental agencies, businesses and consumers throughout the North American construction marketplace.

Based upon industry metrics, Tarps Now® reports that it is now widely known as the online leader in the sale of tarps and industrial fabrics utilized for protective coverings, the Company is now widely recognized for its commitment to advanced technology that supports rapid cost quotes and order processing that’s required for the manufacturing, shipment and delivery of both stock sized tarps, as well as custom tarps.

Industries served by Tarps Now® includes governmental agencies, EPC contractors, electric and gas utilities, oil and gas pipelines, light and heavy manufacturing, industrial warehousing, railways, trucking, aerospace and agricultural industries. In addition to serving the above industries, Tarps Now® also provides services to a wide range of small businesses and individual consumers throughout the United States.

Other important areas of growth for the Company has been serving the needs of business requiring materials to support social distancing measures related to COVID-19, together with Disaster Recovery focused tarps and coverings needed when damages are sustained from storm damages, tornados, hurricanes and wildfires. Details on product lines that are highly sought out are detailed below.

Tarps Now® Expended Heavy Duty Tarps Line Up Includes:

https://www.tarpsnow.com/heavy-duty-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/construction-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/industrial-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/heavy-duty-vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/canvas-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/heavy-duty-poly-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/heavy-duty-vinyl-mesh-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/hypalon-tarps-csm-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/neoprene-coated-nylon-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/waterproof-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/industrial-covers.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/truck-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/airbag-tarps.html

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Nationwide Stay at Home Orders Sparks the Ingenuity of DIY Consumers

St Joseph, MI, USA, 2020-Apr-15 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to announce strong nationwide orders specific to a wide range of home and farm based Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) projects such as awnings and overhead vehicle covers, screens and covers for outdoor work and play areas, building structure upgrades, as well as garden, yard landscaping and greenhouse projects.

Awnings and Overhead Vehicle Coverings: To increase the effectiveness and lifespan of your equipment, machines, cars, truck, and other vehicles that are not in use, many consumers are using stay at home time by covering driveway areas with Awning fabrics, or in some cases, Heavy Duty Tarps. Whether adjacent a garage, breezeway, walk out basement, or even outside over outdoor Gazebos; consumers are using coverings that provide future protection against the damaging effects of rain, snow, wind, wildlife, dust, dirt, and other contaminants. Consumers are also often selecting Canvas, Vinyl and Poly materials for these projects.

 

Outdoor Work, Play, Pet and Livestock Areas: Space around houses, patios, barbeque areas, swimming pools, outdoor kennels, barns, garages and outbuildings that need shade and protection from the elements have been consumer favorites. Placing tarps and fabrics strategically as covers, screens or as curtains in open areas of structures brings many benefits to these areas zones. Fabrics most often selected includes: Vinyl, Clear Vinyl, and Mesh Tarp Covering Materials.

Building Structure Upgrades: Tarps are a great way to guard against spill, spray, and damage to the inside or outside of your structures as a result from nearby work, repairs, and weather. Easily securing a tarp protects these structures. Roofing Tarps are an extremely valuable tool after roof damage or during construction or repairs. Material being used most often includes Poly and Vinyl.

Garden, Yard Landscaping and Greenhouse Projects: Tarp covers and fabrics are being used in a number of lawn care and landscaping applications including catching branch and bush trimmings along with hauling lawn waste and other items that need to be carried. A number of specialty tarps such as debris lifting tarps and snow tarps allow you to lift debris and supplies off areas such as roofs or effectively remove fresh snow from jobsites. Clear plastics are frequently being used to repair green houses, Tarp materials most often selected includes Clear PVC Vinyl, Poly, Mesh and Debris Lifting Tarps.

Tarps Now® DIY Tarps, Covers and Materials Most Often Used by Consumers:

https://www.tarpsnow.com/awning-marine-canvas-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/awning-canopy-vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/mesh-curtains.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/outdoor-movie-screen-tarp.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/clear-vinyl-porch-curtains.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/roof-debris-lifting-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/nursery-landscape-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/debris-lifting-tarp-snow-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/artic-rink-liners.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/sports-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/92-privacy-fence-screen-10-0-x-150-0-roll.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/88-privacy-fence-screening-7-8-x-150-0-roll.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/heavy-duty-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/custom-tarps-covers.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/canvas-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/mesh-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/poly-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/vinyl-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/fire-resistant-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/industrial-tarps.html

 

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Tarps Now® New Lines of Mesh Shade Tarps for Protection Against Ultra-Violet Radiation

St. Joseph, Michigan, USA, 2019-Sep-18 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to announce new lines of Mesh Shade Tarps designed to reduce or eliminate exposure to intense sunlight and other forms of ultraviolet radiation and “windburn” that are commonly linked to causing skin cancers in both humans and animals. The extended offerings of Mesh tarps include a wide range of exposure grades to carefully fine tune results based upon the placement and application of the Mesh Shade Tarps.

To meet the need for protective coverings around homes, animal habitats and other outdoor structures, Tarps Now® also custom manufactures protective mesh tarp coverings in a variety of mesh screen exposure ratings, weights, fabric grades and colors, that are all engineered to provide outstanding levels of protection from intense sunlight, as well as other forces of nature.

Further increasing risks of exposure from extended exposure to Ultra-Violet radiation are Windscreens that offer varying levels of both UV protection and wind resistance, depending on the selected material and design.

Many businesses are adopting the use of Mesh Shade Tarps to protect employees who work in areas where prolonged exposure to the elements exists such as in agricultural processing areas, animal feedlot areas, warehousing dock areas, shipping and receiving areas, and many other applications. Applications for these new lines of Mesh Shade Tarps extend to uses in and around homes, such as patios, decks, thresholds, gazebos, pools, picnic areas, barns, kennels and other outdoor recreational areas.

Details are as follow:

Tarps Now® Shade Products:

https://www.tarpsnow.com/mesh-shade-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/shade-tarps-polypro-mesh-95.html 95% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/86-knitted-shade-mesh-tarps.html 86% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-70.html 70% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-60.html 60% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-50.html 50% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-50.html 40% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/specialty-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/tarp-products.html

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Tarps Now® Offers New Lines of Shade Tarps to Reduce Dangerous Exposure to Sunlight

St. Joseph, Michigan, United States, 2019-Aug-30 — /EPR CONSTRUCTION NEWS/ — Tarps Now® is pleased to announce new lines of outdoor Shade Tarps that reduces exposure to the effects of intense sunlight and other forms of ultraviolet radiation linked to skin cancers in both humans and animals.

To meet the need for protective coverings around homes, animal habitats and other outdoor structures, Tarps Now custom manufactures protective shade tarps and other mesh coverings in a variety of exposure ratings, weights, fabric grades and colors that are engineered to provide outstanding levels of protection.

Applications for these new lines of Shade Tarps extends to uses such as patios, decks, thresholds, gazebos, pools, picnic areas, barns, kennels and other outdoor recreational areas.

Conversely, many businesses are adopting the use of Sun Shade Tarps to protect businesses and their employees who work in areas where prolonged exposure to the elements exists such as in agricultural processing areas, warehousing docks, shipping and receiving areas, and many other outdoor areas where such applications reduces exposure to extreme sunlight exposure and potential heatstroke.

Tarps Now® recognizes that different habitats require different exposure levels, and thus offers a complete line up of Shade Tarps properly rated to meet individual needs.

Tarps Now® Shade Tarp by Exposure Levels:

https://www.tarpsnow.com/mesh-shade-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/shade-tarps-polypro-mesh-95.html 95% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/86-knitted-shade-mesh-tarps.html 86% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-70.html 70% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-60.html 60% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-50.html 50% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/polypro-mesh-shade-tarps-50.html 40% Exposure
https://www.tarpsnow.com/specialty-tarps.html
https://www.tarpsnow.com/tarp-products.html

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Jon Ahrens of Madrone LDC Wins 2010 Honor Award from Texas ASLA

Jon Ahrens, owner of Madrone LDC, a landscape architecture firm that takes advantage of nature and the land’s natural topography to design and construct its projects, was awarded a 2010 Honor Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (TX ASLA) for Chris Park in San Antonio.

Jon Ahrens of Madrone LDC Wins 2010 Honor Award from Texas ASLA

TX ASLA recognized Ahrens, of Austin-based Madrone, at an awards banquet March 11 th in San Antonio for the Chris Park project. Ahrens’ award came in the Design: Constructed Projects Category, which recognizes site-specific works of landscape architecture and urban design. Chris Park, once part of a neglected industrial area, is now an inviting green space with a unique mix of plants, terrain and artwork. As envisioned by the client, the late Linda Pace, the park memorializes and celebrates her late son. It provides a playful yet calming escape from the city, improving the lives of locals while introducing environmental improvements. Chris Park is part of a larger mixed development project.

“We worked collaboratively with Linda Pace and several Pace Foundation artists to achieve the right mix of plants and contemporary art,” said Ahrens. “Our challenge was to convert an old industrial parking lot into a lush garden that would give back to the residents of San Antonio for decades to come.”

The judges, members of the Colorado ALSA Chapter, reviewed the entries based on design quality, functionality, context and environmental responsibility. Entries were also judged on relevance to the profession, the public and the environment; and design value to the client. According to a TX ASLA Award Committee chair, “T he Colorado jury loved the [Chris Park] story and the amount of thought that went into the creation of the spaces.”

Park highlights include Chris Hill, where a Natchez Mock Orange Tree blooms abundantly in Chris’ birth month of April, the entrance fountain with an intricately designed drainage system to ensure that water does not pond and kids can safely run about, and t he Starfield, where 55 LED light fixtures shine tiny blue lights into the nighttime sky and represent the constellations the day of Chris’ birth.

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Ken’s Yard, New Nationwide Building Supplies Site, Goes Live

Ken’s Yard, a new nationwide building supplies website selling over 30,000 well known branded products on-line has now gone live.

Ken's Yard, New Nationwide Building Supplies Site, Goes Live

Behind Ken’s Yard are three experienced and respected traders in timber and building products, Charles McLeish, Joe McConville – previous owners of MGM Timber, and Ken McLelland – former Regional Director of Buildbase (see notes to editors). The board has been strengthened further by the addition of Charles Shaw, Chairman of the hugely successful 5pm.co.uk and former Chief Executive of Invergordon Distillers plc and Andrew Sutherland former UK Financial Controller and Company Secretary of Keyline Builders Merchants.

Aimed at the ‘serial’ project builder, self-builder and small building contractor in the UK and beyond, Ken’s Yard now provides the most comprehensive and competitive range of building supplies currently available on-line. These are supported by easily accessible advice from some of the supply industry’s most experienced, knowledgeable and professional experts.

Ken’s Yard is now part of the vanguard of suppliers changing the way building supplies are purchased and brings several ‘firsts’ to the market:

– Ken’s Yard currently sells 30,000 products which will rise to an estimated 45,000 in Phase 2.

– Ken’s Yard sells the full HOPPE door furniture range from Germany, one of only a few suppliers to do so, and is the first to sell the complete Carron Phoenix range of kitchen sinks, taps and accessories. It also supplies the complete range of Kahrs hardwood flooring products. Other well-known brand names are already in the pipeline and will be added in Phase 2. This includes the full JELD-WEN joinery products catalogue and the full Velux catalogue.

A unique building estimates service for extensions, refurbishments and new-build projects. This provides a massive timesaving for building professionals and enables them to get jobs costed quickly and accurately. This will initially be offered free as a launch ‘special’ to customers who spend £500 or more.

– Ken’s Yard is the only UK based website where customers can upload a drawing, or enter measurements to obtain a quote. Ken’s Yard handles the entire ordering process and items like roof trusses will be delivered direct to site within 14 days.

About Ken’s Yard:
Ken’s Yard is an independent on-line building products company founded after extensive research by an experienced team who care about service.

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An Insight Into Conservatories And The Effects Of The New Planning Regulations

It is now ten months since the introduction of the new UK planning regulations that came in to effect on the 1 st October 2008 and here, ConservatoryLand, a major manufacturer and supplier of DIY conservatories report on the effects that they have had on the conservatory industry since then.

David Bingham, director of ConservatoryLand says “I have heard reports from certain large conservatory roof manufacturers that the volume of their roof orders have increased but their sales revenue has actually decreased in 2009 compared to that of 2008.

This is thought to have been caused partly due to the new planning permission regulations which are causing consumers to opt for smaller conservatories with a view to keeping within the new size criteria for which you do not now require planning permission approval.”

The size criteria elements within the new planning regulations that could be affecting this are:

•  No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof

•  Maximum depth of a single-storey rear extension of three metres for an attached house and four metres for a detached house

•  Maximum height of a single-storey rear extension of four metres

•  Maximum depth of a rear extension of more than one storey of three metres including ground floor

•  Maximum eaves height of an extension within two metres of the boundary of three metres

•  Maximum eaves and ridge height of extension no higher than existing house

•  Side extensions to be single storey with maximum height of four metres and width no more than half that of the original house

•  Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match existing house

Taking the above criteria in to consideration, it is clear to see why some manufacturers of conservatories and conservatory roofs are thinking that consumers are being guided in to buying smaller conservatories and are blaming this for a smaller average order value.

Here you can find more information about planning permission and building regulations requirements for conservatories.

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Expert Inside View Into Conservatories And What To Look Out For

David Bingham Managing Director of Conservatory Land has given an insight into the conservatory industry and the current trend he is seeing. With 20 years personal experience in the industry he has given some useful advice and tips for anyone looking to buy a conservatory.

Currently, one of the UK’s most popular and appealing home improvement projects for homeowners is adding conservatories to their homes. The choice is vast and if you are considering a sizable investment it is wise to start with the company itself. Choose a company that has satisfactorily supplied or installed conservatories for friends, family or someone else you know. The next step is to decide what type of conservatory you want, or more importantly, what type will best suit your property and keep within your budget.

Measure the space you have available and decide what size you would like and which style would look best. Choose a style and size that will provide you with a usable, furnishable living space whilst at the same time not looking out of place or out of proportion with your property. This step is the most important one so take your time as you will only get once chance to get it right. No one wants to end up with a conservatory that is too small to be of reasonable use or too large for the size and style of your home. David Bingham went on to say “I have heard so many times, customers saying that they wish they had purchased a larger conservatory so that there was more room to seat the whole family for dinner or for watching TV, so choose carefully, but don’t over do it, it needs to be just right”.

Conservatories

Once you have decided on the size and style, be it an Edwardian, Victorian or a simple traditional lean-to conservatory, you need to decide on the actual design. There are three main designs to choose from, dwarf wall, full height glass to ground and full height bottom panels.

Then there are the doors. The most popular choice are French (double) doors but in some situations, sliding patio doors or bi fold doors and be more suitable for some conservatories depending of their location on your home and how you intend to use your conservatory. The company you choose will be able to give you further advice on design options and supply you with CAD drawings to help give you an idea of how the finished conservatory will look.

Colour is also very important. Modern PVCu profiles are available in many colours with the most common being white, mahogany, rosewood, golden (light) oak and more recently cream has been introduced. White PVCu is usually the cheapest option. It is a good idea to choose a colour that will best compliment the fabric of your property and your existing windows and doors.

The final step is to decide on glazing types, both for the frames and roof and you don’t necessarily need the exact same glazing type in the roof as the frames. Frame glazing for conservatories can take many different forms. The very basic frame glazing used in conservatories is clear toughened safety class, usually made up in double glazed sealed units.

However, you may want a higher insulating glass to help keep your conservatory warmer during the winter months such as Pilkington K Glass or a solar reflective glass to help keep it cooler in the summer such as Pilkington Activ Blue which is also self cleaning – or even a combination of both to help keep your conservatory more comfortable all year round. Your conservatory supplier will be able to give you advice and associated costs regarding this.

Then there’s the roof glazing which is very important. There are two basic materials, polycarbonate and glass.

You should decide how you would like your conservatory to look and consider your budget as glass roofs for conservatories are far more expensive and often require additional reinforcement of the frames and roof, further adding to the cost.

The main disadvantage with polycarbonate is the ‘drumming’ effect which can become very loud during heavy rain. Glass roofs can be a better option for conservatories as there is far less noise during rainfall.

David went onto say “I have tried to provide this advice with a view to helping anyone buying a conservatory, whether it is fully installed or a DIY conservatory to make sure that they get exactly what they want and need. When it comes to conservatories, especially DIY conservatories, getting it wrong can be a very expensive mistake and I like to think that ConservatoryLand is one company that can professionally advise on these issues”.

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NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville to Meet with Homeowners at Harmony in the Garden

On May16th, from 7pm to 9:30pm Harmony in the Garden, will be held at the St. Augustine Water and Stone Gallery. The event is hosted by businesses that offer top of the line products and services for homes and gardens. This evening offers discerning homeowners the chance to view ideas for their homes while in a luxurious setting with live music, wine, and cocktails, tastes of “Galanga” Fine Cuisine as well as door prizes from the Jacksonville area business hosts. Homeowners will also be able to enjoy renowned artists’ works displayed in a beautiful Zen garden. Collette Vale is reservations by phone at 904-808-8784. More information about the Water and Stone Gallery and their distinguished artists can be found at www.waterandstonegallery.com.

NiteLites of Jacksonville Outdoor Lighting provides both low voltage landscape lighting and architectural lighting to many homes and commercial properties in the Jacksonville / St. Augustine area.

NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville provides the latest in energy efficient LED lighting technology, custom lighting design, professional installation, and outdoor lighting repair. NiteLites outdoor lighting fixtures are weather resistant as they are made of copper and brass and are acid-etched for a durable design.

NiteLites is national outdoor lighting franchise and offers additional information about landscape and architectural lighting online at http://www.NiteLites.com. Throughout the U.S. there NiteLites outdoor lighting locations in over 40 cities including: NiteLites Outdoor Lights of Asheville, Greenville, SC 29601, 29602, 29603, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615, 29616, and 29617. NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Atlanta 30305, 30319, 30327, Alpharetta 30004, 30005, 30022, 30305, 30319, Duluth, GA 30097, Marietta 30062, Roswell 30075, and Aiken 29801. NiteLites Architectural Lighting of Augusta, SC, Blythewood, SC 29016, Chapin 29036, Columbia 29290, Elgin 29045, Irmo 29063, Leesville 29070, Lexington 29072, and West Columbia 29169. NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charleston 29401, 29403, 29407, 29412, 29414, 29419, 29492, Daniel Island 29445, Goose Creek 29445, Hanahan 29410, Isle of Palms 29451, Johns Island 29455, Kiawah Island 29455, Moncks Corner 29461, Mt. Pleasant 29464, North Charleston 29405, Sullivans Island 29482, Summerville 29483, 29485, Wadmalaw Island 29487, and Wando 29492. Arlington 60004, Bradenton 34209, Bernardsville 07924, Brentwood 37027, Bridgewater 08807, Branchburg 08876, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Boca Raton 33433, Bonita Springs 34135, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Central New Jersey 08857, Cape Coral 33914, Centerville 45458, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charleston 29412, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charlotte 28269, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Chicago 60604, Chicagoland 60004, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Cincinnati 45243, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Clearwater 33755, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Columbia 29212, NiteLites Landscape Lighting of Columbus 43230, Covington 41011, East Brunswick 08816, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Dayton 45423, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Delaware 19898, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Fort Myers 33908, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Fort Lauderdale 33326, Franklin 37064, Greenville 29601, Hilliard 43026 , NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Houston 77095, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis 46032, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach 32240, Jupiter 33458, Katy 77450, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Lima 45805, Livingston 27391, Lynchburg 24083, Madison 53707, Maryland 20854, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Middle Tennessee 37075, Millburn 07041, Morristown 07962, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Mt. Pleasant 29464, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Myrtle Beach 29597, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Naples 34109, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Nashville 37221, Newport 41076, New Providence 07974, North Augusta 29841, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Northern Kentucky 41012, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Northern Virginia 22124, Novi 48377, Oxford 45056, Philadelphia 19118, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Roanoke 24018, Sanibel 33957, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota 34243, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Southeast Michigan 48380, Spartanburg 29304, Springboro 45066, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of St. Louis 63005, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of St. Petersburg 33715, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Toledo 43699, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Tampa 33647, Valrico 33594, Venice 34293, Wilmington 19808, Washington, DC 20510, Watchung 08089, West Caldwell 07006, West Orange 07052, Westerville 43081, and NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of West Palm Beach 33414.

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Correct Building Products, manufacturer of CorrectDeck CX with Microban antimicrobial product protection, expands composite deck recycling to include jobsite scrap

Correct Building Products(R), manufacturer of CorrectDeck(R) CX with Microban(R) antimicrobial product protection, has announced on May 9, 2007 a pilot program to collect plastic wood composite jobsite scrap, complementing its active recycling program.

This information is timely as spring deck building season arrives. Additionally, more consumers are expressing interest in “green” building products. What many consumers and contractors are unaware of is that Correct Building Products produces composite decking made from recycled materials that can be recycled again. Green-conscious consumers can select CorrectDeck composite products with confidence.

Made from Recycled
CorrectDeck composite decking is made from 80 percent recycled ingredients such as waste sawdust, recycled plastic and polypropylene recycled materials. Located in Maine, Correct Building Products harvests scrap from local lumber yards as well as collects polypropylene bins from retailers and post offices. The manufacturing plant recycles and reprocesses all manufacturing scrap at the factory, meaning all downfall is recycled. There are no emissions and zero manufacturing waste. “Most forms of plastic recycling transform the plastic into a less valuable product,” said Martin Grohman, president of Correct Building Products. “Upcycling is very rare, but these products ‘upcycle’ a low-value waste product like sawdust into a high-value product such as premium composite decking.”

Completely Recyclable
All CorrectDeck products are also completely recyclable as a finished product – free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – and can be safely incinerated. CorrectDeck products are also printed with their resource content “60 Wood/40 PP” to make future recycling easier.

“Composite deck material is quite recyclable – it contains no thermosetting materials and is rot-resistant. In fact, recycling of composites is routinely done,” added Grohman. “We’re doing our best to promote recycling and to reduce the usage of unsustainably-harvested tropical hardwoods.”

Jobsite Recycling
The company will also be instituting a scrap recycling program to make efficient use of waste produced on jobsites. Recyclable materials include decking, railings and even installation sawdust. The test program includes a recycling container located outside CorrectDeck’s largest dealer, Hancock Lumber. “Once we get the process worked out,” noted Grohman, “we’ll expand the program as quickly as possible. Contractors have to pay to dispose of scrap. This free program will not only help them, it helps the environment.”

Correct Building Products(R) LLC is a $30MM+ producer of wood-composite products of all types, including CorrectDeck(R) and CorrectDeck(R) CX composite decking, RapidRail(R) and RapidRail(R) CX composite railing, and Dimensional Composite Lumber. Visit the website at www.correctdeck.com or contact Mike Descoteaux, Correct Building Products, 8 Morin Street, Biddeford, ME 04005, 207-284-5600, miked@correctbp.com for more details.

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