Hotels, restaurants and pubs are discovering the benefits of a more sophisticated solution to their al fresco areas. A permanent structure with retractable roof and the options of folding sliding doors, drop screens, lighting, heating including eco heating, flooring including slabs, tiles, wood and vinyl plank all go make a versatile solution. The benefits of a retractable roof means the best of both worlds letting the sun shine in on those precious summer days but keeping it cosy and warm for the rest of the year.

One of our first installations was at the Radio Bar at Hotel Me on the Strand. This involved lifting the system up to the 10^th floor roof terrace. Great views from the top but a few nail biting moments watching it swinging above the London skyline. Two systems were installed on the two terraces opening out from the bar.

Loyal customer Ocean Beach in Southend on Sea installed a patiola terrace awning in 2009 and replaced it in 2014 with a Loca Terrace awning with folding sliding doors

Our next major project at Adventure Island in Southend –on-Sea has led to several other installations all from a recommendation by the owners of Ocean Beach. A large decked area at this leisure park had umbrellas but the owners wanted a versatile extension to their restaurant. We installed a Loca Terrace awning and folding sliding doors to a decked area and also enclosed a further decked area to the rear of their fish and chip shop.

The brand new Heston Hyde luxury hotel at Heathrow saw the benefits and installed a 360 square meter roof over a courtyard linking two wings of the hotel making an ideal space for large gatherings e.g. Weddings, The structure incorporates wall mounted heaters and roof lights.

Foxton Locks Inn near Market Harborough is one of our loyal customers. We originally installed giant umbrellas here in 2007, updated them with sliding screens in 2009 and replaced the umbrellas with a superb Loca Terrace awning in 2014. This installation incorporates a heat source pump, sliding doors and roof mounted lights.

Recent projects include the Hippodrome Casino Leicester Square, The Chaser Inn in Tonbridge, Selfridges roof terrace Oxford St

The Chaser Inn                                                                                     Selfridges Oxford St Roof Terrace

Current projects include Piccolino Restaurants in Didsbury and Bramhall, The Boathouse Restaurant on The Barbican in Plymouth, The Gate in Arkley,

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