www ablecanopies co uk | sales@ablecanopies co uk | 0800 389 9072 1 Outside Comfort Zone BUILDING DESIGN, IDEAS & SOLUTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENTS AUTUMN 2022 Above: Tarnhow Dome Free Standing Canopy installed at Barking Abbey School Have You Spotted us on the Roads? We have just had one of our new vans sign written and we think it looks rather fabulous! We opted for a slightly different design to our old vans so keep an eye out for us on the road and give us a wave if you see us The van shown in the photos is Jack Johnson?s van; Jack is our Project Account Manager for the south and south east area of England The van decals were designed and installed by Signs Made Easy in Clacton on Sea who we highly recommend We?ll soon be adding more vans to our fleet, so keep an eye out for us when we?re out and about attending sites for meetings and pre site visits Welcome to the autumn 2022 edition of the Outside Comfort Zone. In this month?s edition we have a detailed case study following the installation that took place at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset Also, reasons why our timber canopies are some popular and a insight look of our new product data sheets plus loads more
If you require shelter for your next project whether that be for cycles, buggies or for a waiting area, the Easydale is the perfect low budget, high quality option. Contact us to find out more.
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That?s where the Easydale Shelter comes in. The Easydale features a simple design, which is also contemporary and looks fantastic in any setting. The modest design makes this shelter extremely cost effective without affecting the quality and longevity of the shelter What more could you want?
In addition, the Easydale is a versatile shelter, you can add cycle racks, benches buggy bars or leave empty the choice is yours You can even mix and match to suit the project Half cycle shelters and the other empty Please see the photo to the right which shows an Easydale Shelter at Purbrook Infant School in Hampshire, they opted to use half as a cycle shelter with cycle racks and the other half as a waiting shelter without benches. To add to the superpowers of its design, the Easydale can also be manufactured as a secure lockable cycle compound to ensure all bicycles are fully sheltered from the weather and extra secure from theft or vandalism The lockable door is an optional extra so it can be installed without one if required, keeping the compound open, yet still almost completely enclosed whilst storing a multitude of bicycles The image below shows the Easydale Cycle compound in full use at Cardiff High School in Wales.
Easy Shelter with the Easydale When you are in the process of designing a new school, town centre refurb or hospital, it?s so easy to opt for the extravagant, cutting edge designs however, some areas of the build will work better with the more simplistic designs.
The updated product data sheets have been launched ahead of our brand-new website which should also be live in a few months?time The new website will be much more user friendly, easier to find what you want and download BIM files, NBS specs and product data sheets much more easily Most all of all, it will have a new, fresh design which will be much more modern with striking larger images to really show off our canopies and shelters demonstrating how we can transform your outside area and create all year round weather protection.
Our product data sheets are available to view and download directly from each product page; once you are on the product page, click on the specifications tab and you will find the download link.
Our New Product Data Sheets Are Live
We have given them a whole new look which has a clean appearance and is easy to read The new layout is in a table format so it?s easier to read and digest the information. The tables also make it easier to compare our products to help you choose the perfect canopy or shelter for your project.
If you have any questions or would like us to email product data sheets to you for a particular product, please do get in touch with us.
Choosing an Eco-Friendly Canopy Supplier
Most construction companies will already be making many eco-swaps including opting for recycled or recyclable materials, reusing materials onsite instead of buying new, and instead of disposing surplus supplies, keeping hold of them for future projects Holding zoom meetings has also become popular as it saves travel and therefore emissions
The construction sector is under more and more pressure to make environmentally friendly choices and with the governments Net Zero target for 2050, now is the time to make a start, if you haven? t already.
An easy action you can take which requires minimal effort is to select suppliers for your projects that are taking sustainable actions. Here at Able Canopies, we?re extremely aware of our impact on the environment and continue to take actions to improve our impact. Last year we managed to reduce our carbon footprint by 29 316 tonnes, this is something we were particularly pleased with Tree Planting We also take actions that directly affect you and your projects positively One of those is that we now plant two trees for every school canopy order placed This allows us to offset our emissions whilst also providing homes, food, and habitat for wildlife Using Recyclable Materials Whilst our canopies are built to last, in the rare event of extreme damage the majority of our canopies can be dismantled and recycled
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Our steel canopies also feature recyclable polycarbonate and even though the steel is powder coated, the powder coating can be removed and the steel can then be recycled. ISO Certifications For many years we have held the renowned ISO 14001 certification which is for environmental awareness This means that our systems and procedures have been fully satisfied through an independent and rigorous external audit by the British Assessment Bureau.
So, whilst having multiple suppliers involved in each project this can make your eco-friendly efforts more difficult to achieve, if you select companies that are taking eco actions, you will find it much easier
After a couple of months in the making, our new product data sheets have been finalised and are now live on our website
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset Somerset NHS Foundation
Portakabin®
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Phase 1
The Solution To provide the shade and shelter the hospital required, Portakabin® contacted Able Canopies having previously worked with us before, to request a quotation The canopy of interest was the Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy, this is because we have worked with Portakabin® in the past and have developed special brackets so that our Coniston canopy fits onto their modular buildings perfectly we?ve also developed planter pads so that the Coniston is not installed into the ground These adaptions were introduced specifically for temporary buildings because our canopies are designed to be permanent structures however, the need for high quality canopies attached to temporary buildings was becoming more and more apparent The adaptions therefore enable us to remove the canopy easily without causing damage to the buildings and groundworks. After a selection of design changes, the final design chosen was a 23.8m Coniston with a 4m projection that extended to a 4 5m projection, a 11m x 4 5m Coniston and a 2 5m x 4m Coniston Some of the canopies needed to be installed away from the building to allow for the air conditioning units and other obstacles This is not problem for the Coniston as we can use rear posts to transform it into a free standing canopy which is exactly what we did here. They also chose to have side panels installed onto the canopies for additional protection from driving rain and wind during the colder months
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?Goodjob, veryprofessional.?? G. Standerwick, SiteManager The Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy 23 8m x 4m ? 4 5m Phase 2 11m x 4 5m and 2 5m x 4m Side panels, planter pads and rear posts White 9910 2022
Contractor: Product: Product Size: Accessories: Frame Colour: Install Date: The Brief
The Installation The installation was scheduled to take place over two phases with the larger canopy being installed first and the smaller two canopies being installed a couple of weeks later This was so that either the right hand or left hand sided ramps could be accessible at all times to all patients, staff and visitors. This was a not a problem as we often install larger jobs over a number of phases to allow for similar circumstances and to fit in with other building works
Phase 1 21st March ? 1st April 2022 Phase 2 - 19th ? 27th April
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Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset were looking to increase the space within their hospital and provide a discharge lounge to support patients on the day they are ready to return to their usual home setting. Building a permanent extension would be a lengthy process, so to speed up the project, they opted for a temporary portable building supplied and installed by modular building specialists Portakabin® The temporary building would be in place until a more permanent solution is found within the next couple of years Although the building would only be in place for a couple of years, it was established that they would require some form of shade and shelter to connect the new building to the existing brick building and provide shelter above entrances for both buildings
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6 Choose from a Selection of Colours
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What?s even better than a timber structure? That would be a curved timber structure. There?s just something about curved wood that is striking and catches the eye, giving off a ?wow?effect Large structures particularly look dramatic and extravagant. Our timber canopies can also be supplied with mono timber beams for those that prefer a more traditional timber canopy appearance
Lots of people will find themselves going with the flow and choosing a product because it is popular, because everyone else is choosing it However, when it comes to timber canopies, I?m going to tell you why they are so popular, and why all our customers are opting for a timber canopy over a steel canopy .
1.The Aesthetics
You may think that a timber canopy comes in just a few different shades of timber but you?re wrong Our timber canopies are available in a total of 13 different stains 10 of which are traditional timber colours including mahogany, different shades of oak, teak and pine with two different shades of grey and white for something a little different
The photo below shows an example of where we have installed our timber canopies against a contemporary new build
5 There?s a Choice of Design
2 The Curvature
We have five different timber canopies for you to choose from including wall mounted and free standing designs as well as curved and flat roof structures You are sure to find a design that suits, if not contact us with your ideas and we can work together on creating a bespoke solution for the project
4 They Can Cover Extra Large Areas
The appearance of a chunky timber canopy works against a backdrop of many settings from school?s to hospitality. When it comes to working with a variety of clients either updating an existing development or working on a new build, pleasing all parties involved can be hard work Timber canopies can ensure everyone gets ?on board?with the design.
3 They Compliment all Buildings, New and Old We have installed our timber canopies within new build developments, refurbishments and even installed within the grounds of a ruined castle
Many of our timber canopies can cover large areas, with an unlimited length and various widths Contact us with your requirements
3 Why are Timber Canopies so Popular?
Gravesend New Bus Hub Proves to be Popular Products Installed: Kensington Dual Pitch Free Standing Canopy: 2no. 19.22m x 4m Kensington Dual-Pitch Free Standing Canopy: 1no. 41.4m x 6m Bespoke Grasmere Timber Shelter: 1no 5 93m x 1 96m
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The project which was led by Kent County Council and FM Conway contractors include four new bus stops, an enhanced pedestrianised area, better crossings, new public toilets and two Fastrack stops The bus hub also features an electric bus charging point, up to date electric information screens, new seating and four commercial canopies along Barrack Row and Garrick Street
In June 2022, Kent County Council unveiled their brand new £2 5 million bus hub which was brought to life as part of the Kent Thameside Local Sustainable Transport schemes package The hub has been introduced to upgrade and enhance the transport connection between busses, trains, and bikes in Gravesend town centre.
The canopies were supplied and installed by Able Canopies Ltd , and they consist of three gull wing and a bespoke timber shelter with integrated seating. These particular canopies were chosen for this project due to their contemporary and unobtrusive design as they feature centre posts rather than both front and rear posts Also, the gull-wing design provides ample shelter from the elements The timber shelter compliments the timber seating and bins and were added to the design to provide a waiting area with additional weather protection mimicking that of an open building for passengers and drivers The Grasmere Timber Shelter does exactly this as it has a timber panel running along the back the bench to block driving rain. It also features an opening at the end of the shelter for easy access from both sides and to allow an area for people to stand Buses in Gravesend were using the hub whilst the works were being completed in different phases however, Kent County Council held an official opening ceremony on 21st June and now their residents and visitors can now make full use of the new bus hub all year round
www ablecanopies co uk | sales@ablecanopies co uk | 0800 389 9072 8 Call: 0800 389 9072 | Email: sales@ablecanopies co uk Follow us on our social sites to view new product info and recent installation photos for inspiration: Twitter: @ablecanopies Facebook: @AbleCanopies For Advice, Consultation and Information: 4 Our Product Brochure If you would like a copy of our full product catalogue then let us know on 0800 389 9072 or sales@ablecanopies co uk and we will get one out in the post to you It contains all you need to transform your outside space and keep those cycles secure As well as our canopy systems, the brochure contains information on all our accessories and upgrades ? such as side fills, heating and lighting and colour options. You can also download your copy from www ablecanopies co uk/brochures html Essential Information for Architects & Specifiers Committed to Service Quality Our dedicated specifiers site includes all the drawings, technical specifications and recent images that you could need to help your project These user friendly details allow you to quickly compare different systems, roofing options and materials, enabling efficient, informative specifications to be made Our whole product range is available allowing you to decide on the best solutions for walkways, dining areas, shelter, sun shade or all year round weather protection For your own personalised access, contact us using the details below We are committed to the highest standards of customer service, which is independently audited wherever possible External assessment of our quality through our achievement of ISO and Acclaim Accreditation requirements means that our service is delivered to a consistently high standard We have achieved Constructionline Gold status ? meaning our approach to health & safety, environment & waste and equalities & diversity meet recognised standards Each project will have a thorough site survey to ensure your requirements are fully understood and the installation can be completed with the minimum disruption At all times our expert team is available to answer questions and help you with project timing and planning AUTUMN 2022
