Cook up a storm this summer with these top outdoor kitchen tips from Nomad Developments.

COOK UP A STORM THIS SUMMER

WITH THESE TOP OUTDOOR KITCHEN TIPS FROM NOMAD DEVELOPMENTS

The hotter weather across the UK has inspired families up and down the country to put their outdoor culinary skills to the test. It’s time to fire up the grills once more and make the most of the Great British summer. And after a winter of lockdowns and restrictions, embracing the great outdoors is likely to feel even better than usual. Spending summer in the garden brings with it several considerations and something that boutique property company Nomad Developments understands well. The company offers luxury London homes that are designed to deliver a superior quality of family living. Homes such as the four-bedroom, three-bathroom Chartfield House, located five minutes’ walk from East Putney tube station. The property’s rear garden was meticulously designed to maximise outdoor use in the warmer months, with features including a heated swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and Tiki bar area. Chartfield House is a prime example of current outdoor entertaining trends, according to Nomad Developments’ Jack Simpson. Cooking and eating outside took on much greater significance during 2020 with so many restaurant closures and that’s set to continue during 2021. But a proper outdoor dining setup involves more than simply buying a table and chair set.

“If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s the value of outdoor space. Maintenance is another factor For those looking to create the to consider carefully. One of the ultimate outdoor entertaining space, wonderful things about cooking there are a number of must haves. and eating outside is how close to Electrical and plumbing capabilities nature you can be while you do it. enable you to have outdoor sinks, fridges and ice machines. At Chartfield House and at Nomad Developments’ two new homes at Carefully considered lighting is also Richmond Riverside, where the important; think about how the rear gardens back on to their own space will be used in the evening and what impact any light pollution private mooring on the Thames, the emphasis is on easy-to-maintain might have on neighbouring gardens or properties.”setups that look superb year-round. Jack Simpson, Managing Director, That means touches such as artificial Nomad Developmentsgrass and low-maintenance shrubs and trees. The result is an urban With anything British and outdoors, garden that is packed with greenery but that is also easy to care for. there’s also the weather to think about. Throughout any given year,

an outdoor dining area will have to Finally, when it comes to preparing cope with wind, rain, hail, sleet and for getting the best out of BBQ snow, as well as temperatures of up season, there are practical matters to 35°C or more in the summer. It’s to consider. Storage is critical, as something that has to be factored Nomad’s Jack Simpson points out: in when planning an outdoor entertaining space. “You don’t want to be running back and forth to the house for essential “Choose your materials wisely with items, so ensuring adequate storage the British weather in mind. Here for crockery, cutlery, food and drink at Chartfield, we opted for hard- is key.” wearing materials to withstand the Jack Simpson, Managing Director, colder winter months. The polished Nomad Developments concrete in the outdoor kitchen area, for example, is particularly hardy.” For more information, please visit Jack Simpson, Managing Director, www.nomaddevelopments.com Nomad Developments or call 020 3488 7202.

COOK UP A STORM THIS SUMMER

WITH THESE TOP OUTDOOR KITCHEN TIPS FROM NOMAD DEVELOPMENTS

The hotter weather across the UK has inspired families up and down the country to put their outdoor culinary skills to the test. It’s time to fire up the grills once more and make the most of the Great British summer. And after a winter of lockdowns and restrictions, embracing the great outdoors is likely to feel even better than usual. Spending summer in the garden brings with it several considerations and something that boutique property company Nomad Developments understands well. The company offers luxury London homes that are designed to deliver a superior quality of family living. Homes such as the four-bedroom, three-bathroom Chartfield House, located five minutes’ walk from East Putney tube station. The property’s rear garden was meticulously designed to maximise outdoor use in the warmer months, with features including a heated swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and Tiki bar area. Chartfield House is a prime example of current outdoor entertaining trends, according to Nomad Developments’ Jack Simpson. Cooking and eating outside took on much greater significance during 2020 with so many restaurant closures and that’s set to continue during 2021. But a proper outdoor dining setup involves more than simply buying a table and chair set.

“If lockdown has taught us anything, it’s the value of outdoor space. Maintenance is another factor For those looking to create the to consider carefully. One of the ultimate outdoor entertaining space, wonderful things about cooking there are a number of must haves. and eating outside is how close to Electrical and plumbing capabilities nature you can be while you do it. enable you to have outdoor sinks, fridges and ice machines. At Chartfield House and at Nomad Developments’ two new homes at Carefully considered lighting is also Richmond Riverside, where the important; think about how the rear gardens back on to their own space will be used in the evening and what impact any light pollution private mooring on the Thames, the emphasis is on easy-to-maintain might have on neighbouring gardens or properties.”setups that look superb year-round. Jack Simpson, Managing Director, That means touches such as artificial Nomad Developmentsgrass and low-maintenance shrubs and trees. The result is an urban With anything British and outdoors, garden that is packed with greenery but that is also easy to care for. there’s also the weather to think about. Throughout any given year,

an outdoor dining area will have to Finally, when it comes to preparing cope with wind, rain, hail, sleet and for getting the best out of BBQ snow, as well as temperatures of up season, there are practical matters to 35°C or more in the summer. It’s to consider. Storage is critical, as something that has to be factored Nomad’s Jack Simpson points out: in when planning an outdoor entertaining space. “You don’t want to be running back and forth to the house for essential “Choose your materials wisely with items, so ensuring adequate storage the British weather in mind. Here for crockery, cutlery, food and drink at Chartfield, we opted for hard- is key.” wearing materials to withstand the Jack Simpson, Managing Director, colder winter months. The polished Nomad Developments concrete in the outdoor kitchen area, for example, is particularly hardy.” For more information, please visit Jack Simpson, Managing Director, www.nomaddevelopments.com Nomad Developments or call 020 3488 7202.

DESIGN-LED PLANTERS FROM TORC

Torc make everything by hand from their studio in the British Isles creating beautiful pots and planters to enhance any outdoor (or indoor) space.

Working alongside a talented team of artisans this family run business really specializes in textures, scale and especially bespoke design. The design side of the business is getting busier all the time with landscape architects and garden designers alike realizing just how much expertise this company has to offer with a wealth of experience in design and problem solving to bring to the table. Torc welcome the opportunity to be involved at the design stage and are happy to contribute ideas when requested. Frequently being commissioned to provide planter designs and outdoor furniture as a one-off template for both commercial and residential spaces.

Launching their new contemporary shaped water bowl this month was a good example of how far they can go – the diameter of this little beauty can be offered up to 3m wide. Their green credentials are pretty impressive too. @torc _pots 01534 717104 | nicole@torcpots.comwww.torcpots.com

www.torcpots.com

DESIGN-LED PLANTERS FROM TORC

Torc make everything by hand from their studio in the British Isles creating beautiful pots and planters to enhance any outdoor (or indoor) space.

Working alongside a talented team of artisans this family run business really specializes in textures, scale and especially bespoke design. The design side of the business is getting busier all the time with landscape architects and garden designers alike realizing just how much expertise this company has to offer with a wealth of experience in design and problem solving to bring to the table. Torc welcome the opportunity to be involved at the design stage and are happy to contribute ideas when requested. Frequently being commissioned to provide planter designs and outdoor furniture as a one-off template for both commercial and residential spaces.

Launching their new contemporary shaped water bowl this month was a good example of how far they can go – the diameter of this little beauty can be offered up to 3m wide. Their green credentials are pretty impressive too. @torc _pots 01534 717104 | nicole@torcpots.comwww.torcpots.com

www.torcpots.com

PATIO AWNINGS:

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A GOOD AND A GREAT AWNING

More versatile than other external shading systems including pergolas and canopies, retractable patio awnings are a quick, easy and affordable solution to transform any outdoor space. A good patio awning will ultimately provide shelter, block heat, diffuse light and protect against UV rays, however, a great awning will offer the user so much more. Although an expert specification and professional installation are key, it’s the attention to detail that makes a great awning. The use of quality fabrics, premium hardware finishes, British manufactured parts and app-controlled operation are just some of the elements that guarantee an awning will stand the test of time.

Fabrics

All fabrics should be impregnated with a suitable coating such as TEXGard® which generates a selfclean effect, deterring dirt and water from the surface and preventing the growth of mould and algae.

For maximum durability, the fabric should be woven from solution dyed acrylic fibres. Dimensionally stable, they will not stretch, warp or tear when under tension and as the dye is permeated right through to the Folding arms core of the yarn, colours will stay true and will not fade over time. The retractable folding arms on any patio awning must be able to withstand strong breezes and sudden gusts. Pressure die cast or drop forged joints on the elbows of folding arms offer the highest wind loading capabilities, with Beaufort 5 (24mph wind) as standard certification and Beaufort 6 (30mph) offering the highest wind resistance rating.

Fabrics that are certified to UV Springs should be tensioned via standard 801 offer true protection stainless steel cables (intertwined levels against ultraviolet radiation, stranded cables won’t tear or break) with more premium materials and looped around the elbow to offering a minimum 95% UV ensure a crisp taut fabric at every block (the equivalent to SPF 40), position, allowing rainwater to run guaranteeing protection to both the off the material. Fitting the springs skin as well as any soft furnishings. and cables with sheathes will To ensure a cooling effect, the fabric reduce friction and noise from the should be measured according vibrations when it’s windy, as well as to the heat and light that passes result in a clean and finished look. through it. Materials that filter 70% For optimum tension, arms with of solar heat can reduce interior twin springs kept under tension via room temperatures by more than two steel cables is recommended, 10°C, even on the hottest of days. and four steel cables for deeper projections.

PATIO AWNINGS:

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A GOOD AND A GREAT AWNING

More versatile than other external shading systems including pergolas and canopies, retractable patio awnings are a quick, easy and affordable solution to transform any outdoor space. A good patio awning will ultimately provide shelter, block heat, diffuse light and protect against UV rays, however, a great awning will offer the user so much more. Although an expert specification and professional installation are key, it’s the attention to detail that makes a great awning. The use of quality fabrics, premium hardware finishes, British manufactured parts and app-controlled operation are just some of the elements that guarantee an awning will stand the test of time.

Fabrics

All fabrics should be impregnated with a suitable coating such as TEXGard® which generates a selfclean effect, deterring dirt and water from the surface and preventing the growth of mould and algae.

For maximum durability, the fabric should be woven from solution dyed acrylic fibres. Dimensionally stable, they will not stretch, warp or tear when under tension and as the dye is permeated right through to the Folding arms core of the yarn, colours will stay true and will not fade over time. The retractable folding arms on any patio awning must be able to withstand strong breezes and sudden gusts. Pressure die cast or drop forged joints on the elbows of folding arms offer the highest wind loading capabilities, with Beaufort 5 (24mph wind) as standard certification and Beaufort 6 (30mph) offering the highest wind resistance rating.

Fabrics that are certified to UV Springs should be tensioned via standard 801 offer true protection stainless steel cables (intertwined levels against ultraviolet radiation, stranded cables won’t tear or break) with more premium materials and looped around the elbow to offering a minimum 95% UV ensure a crisp taut fabric at every block (the equivalent to SPF 40), position, allowing rainwater to run guaranteeing protection to both the off the material. Fitting the springs skin as well as any soft furnishings. and cables with sheathes will To ensure a cooling effect, the fabric reduce friction and noise from the should be measured according vibrations when it’s windy, as well as to the heat and light that passes result in a clean and finished look. through it. Materials that filter 70% For optimum tension, arms with of solar heat can reduce interior twin springs kept under tension via room temperatures by more than two steel cables is recommended, 10°C, even on the hottest of days. and four steel cables for deeper projections.

Sun. Shade. Shelter.

The installation of an awning is equally as important as quality of the awning itself. Due to the considerable load that an awning exerts, the appropriate fixing method must be utilised to guarantee a secure and safe attachment. For the most common masonry (brickwork) façades, epoxy resin and stud provide a stress-free anchorage, while cantilever brackets offer the best solution on low single storeys.

For rain shower protection, awnings need to be mounted a set distance on the façade (determined by projection and leadrail height) allowing for a 14-degree (or greater) pitch, preventing water from ‘pooling’ on the fabric and ensuring it can run off smoothly.

Any additional finishing touches such as concealed fixing brackets, alu end caps, elbow covers on folding arms and colour coordinated stitching will ensure a quality installation that provides exemplary cover and fully transforms the client’s outdoor space.

Hardware Motorisation

A full cassette casing design will not only provide a neat hideaway for the awning when retracted but also protect the fabric and operating mechanism from inclement weather. A flush-fitting cassette casing is the most visually appealing and will appear as an integral part of the façade.

Low maintenance, extruded aluminium is the metalwork of choice for awnings. It’s lightweight, corrosion resistant and can be finished in hundreds of colours to match or contrast with the features of the property. QUALICOAT® standard powder coated aluminium creates the hardest finish, meaning it will withstand the harshest of weather conditions, including hail and snow, as well as knocks and bumps in busy environments.

Radio technology is the operation method of choice for motorised awnings as it permits the user to extend and retract at just the touch of a button (on a hand-hand remote). A secure rolling code and frequency is essential for no interference, whist bi-directional technology allows the user to view and adjust the exact position of the awning via an app. Additional functions such as sun and wind sensors can also be changed electronically to suit specific requirements. Integrated tubular motors built OUTDOOR LIVING PODTM - LOUVERED ROOF | within the awning roller tube should have steel internal bearings for resilience and be of an appropriate size (torque) for the chosen awning. 17RPM (revolutions per minute) will guarantee smooth and steady ALL WEATHER | operation and a consistent load, TERRACE COVERINGS increasing the lifespan of the awning. ★★★★★ Winner

BEST GARDEN BUY

Waterproof fabric or aluminium louvered roofs

Effortless motorised remote control operation

Wind resistant upto Beaufort 12 (hurricane force)*

Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating

5 year guarantee for peace of mind

Enhance your garden designs with our innovative retractable awnings and aluminium pergolas that provide flexible shade and shelter, allowing your clients to enjoy the alfresco experience all year round come sun, wind, rain or even snow*. Proudly UK manufactured since 1987.

t 0344 800 1947 e info@cbsolarshading.co.uk

w cbsolarshading.co.uk/trade

Stuart Dantzic Managing Director, Caribbean Blinds www.cbsolarshading.co.uk

Sun. Shade. Shelter.

The installation of an awning is equally as important as quality of the awning itself. Due to the considerable load that an awning exerts, the appropriate fixing method must be utilised to guarantee a secure and safe attachment. For the most common masonry (brickwork) façades, epoxy resin and stud provide a stress-free anchorage, while cantilever brackets offer the best solution on low single storeys.

For rain shower protection, awnings need to be mounted a set distance on the façade (determined by projection and leadrail height) allowing for a 14-degree (or greater) pitch, preventing water from ‘pooling’ on the fabric and ensuring it can run off smoothly.

Any additional finishing touches such as concealed fixing brackets, alu end caps, elbow covers on folding arms and colour coordinated stitching will ensure a quality installation that provides exemplary cover and fully transforms the client’s outdoor space.

Hardware Motorisation

A full cassette casing design will not only provide a neat hideaway for the awning when retracted but also protect the fabric and operating mechanism from inclement weather. A flush-fitting cassette casing is the most visually appealing and will appear as an integral part of the façade.

Low maintenance, extruded aluminium is the metalwork of choice for awnings. It’s lightweight, corrosion resistant and can be finished in hundreds of colours to match or contrast with the features of the property. QUALICOAT® standard powder coated aluminium creates the hardest finish, meaning it will withstand the harshest of weather conditions, including hail and snow, as well as knocks and bumps in busy environments.

Radio technology is the operation method of choice for motorised awnings as it permits the user to extend and retract at just the touch of a button (on a hand-hand remote). A secure rolling code and frequency is essential for no interference, whist bi-directional technology allows the user to view and adjust the exact position of the awning via an app. Additional functions such as sun and wind sensors can also be changed electronically to suit specific requirements. Integrated tubular motors built OUTDOOR LIVING PODTM - LOUVERED ROOF | within the awning roller tube should have steel internal bearings for resilience and be of an appropriate size (torque) for the chosen awning. 17RPM (revolutions per minute) will guarantee smooth and steady ALL WEATHER | operation and a consistent load, TERRACE COVERINGS increasing the lifespan of the awning. ★★★★★ Winner

BEST GARDEN BUY

Waterproof fabric or aluminium louvered roofs

Effortless motorised remote control operation

Wind resistant upto Beaufort 12 (hurricane force)*

Optional LED lighting & infra-red heating

5 year guarantee for peace of mind

Enhance your garden designs with our innovative retractable awnings and aluminium pergolas that provide flexible shade and shelter, allowing your clients to enjoy the alfresco experience all year round come sun, wind, rain or even snow*. Proudly UK manufactured since 1987.

t 0344 800 1947 e info@cbsolarshading.co.uk

w cbsolarshading.co.uk/trade

Stuart Dantzic Managing Director, Caribbean Blinds www.cbsolarshading.co.uk