Outdoor shelters such as gazebos or pergolas are a long lasting solution and a great way to encourage visitors to make the most out of your outdoor space. This will help you to maximise your seating capacity even in the most unpredictable weather conditions.
Here at Woodberry we have provided outdoor shelters to many different establishments. All of which have different sized spaces and different requirements. This means that our team have become experts in asking the right questions and coming up with creative solutions to help you reach your desired result.
To help you get the most out of your outdoor shelter solution and to help installation go as smooth as possible there are some things you may want to consider before getting in touch with our team.
What is Your Shelter Being Used For?
Knowing the main function of your outdoor shelter will help you to decide on the extra features you may need. This is particularly useful if you aren’t sure which type of outdoor shelter is best for your establishment.
- Will your outdoor shelter be used to maximise your seating capacity?
- Will guests be able to book it out for events?
- Or, perhaps you want to encourage guests to stay longer even in wet and windy weather.
If your outdoor shelter is frequently going to be used in poor weather conditions or into the late evening you will want to consider what lights you may want. Festoon lights are great atmospheric lighting. You may also consider getting a heater installed with your outdoor shelter to keep your guests warm and encourage them to stay longer.
Outdoor shelters that are enclosed with sides are a great option for coastal areas that experience stronger winds or if you are expecting the shelter to be used throughout winter.
Our quadrat gazebo is a great choice if your outdoor shelter is going to be used through every season. This is because its louvered roof that can be easily opened and closed. This gazebo comes with blinds on 3 sides to provide your guests with more shelter from wind and rain.
Where Will Your Outdoor Shelter be Located
You likely already have an idea on where you want to place your outdoor shelter. But there are a few other things you may want to consider before settling on your location.
Firstly, will your new outdoor shelter will be freestanding or situated against a building?
A freestanding shelter is not only an ideal solution for guests that are dining but it can also be a great way of providing a secluded place for guests to hire out for events. When considering a freestanding shelter you will want to think about whether you will want lights and heating in your shelter and how this will be included. Lights and heating are a great way to get your customers to extend their stay, especially when it starts to get colder. You will also need to consider where you will be placing your shelter as it will need to go on a a hard, flat surface such as patio.
When considering a shelter that is going against the building, you should ensure that no fire doors are compromised. They should be easily accessible for staff and customers incase of emergency.
Our outdoor shelter expert will need to take into account the type of surface you would like your outdoor shelter on and whether it is completely level. Our outdoor shelter solutions require a hard flat surface. However, If your surface isn’t level you can discuss this with our team to come up with a solution. You will also need to consider the size of the location to ensure that your selected shelter will fit and achieve your desired results.
How Will Our Team Access The Location
Our installers will need to be able to safely access where you want your outdoor shelter. To do this they will need to know if they will have to navigate any stairs, lifts, passageways or doorways. You may also want to consider whether they will need to pass through your building.
Our outdoor shelters are typically delivered flat packed and built on site, however, our installation team will still be carrying large objects so a clear access point is necessary.
We will also need to know how far away access is for our vans or lorries and if the parking is charged.
Having more information on the accessibility of your location will help our team to be prepared for any possible challenges on the day of installation. As a result, installation will be much quicker and problem free.
Talk to Our Team
If you’re ready to enquire about your outdoor shelter solution or need any more advice our friendly will be happy to help.
Call us 01926 889922
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