How to shade a triangular roof using flat awnings, thus enabling the roof windows to open freely, offering a circulation of cooling air. My most challenging job to date
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Sunday 5 December 2010
Saturday 6 November 2010
Friday 1 October 2010
Thorntons - Refurbs
Thursday 16 September 2010
Friday 13 August 2010
Monday 28 June 2010
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Handford Wines
I made a costly error with the colour of lettering and re-touched the paintwork in-situ which was the correct way to go about it. The awning could've suffered damage if removed and returned to the workshop. I took a photo midway through the painting process, what you can't see is that it's 5am on a very hot day and I'm doing it on top of a high set of step ladders. 3hrs of very tense careful work!!!
Saturday 12 June 2010
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Monday 24 May 2010
Friday 21 May 2010
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Wednesday 14 April 2010
Saturday 10 April 2010
Martin
Sunday 14 March 2010
MIERS
Thursday 11 March 2010
H T WHITEWOOD
Friday 5 March 2010
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Press release
http://www.free-press-release.com/news-a25-awnings-switches-to-motion-wind-sensors-1267046663.html
Tuesday 23 February 2010
The end of the recession?
I've been very bearish* during this recession, I have to be careful not to put a negative spin on my own business but, enquiries have been slow for nearly 18 months. Honesty's the best policy at all times, in my opinion. I was well positioned to survive the downturn, having prepared for it in the two years that preceded the 'credit crunch'. I've never borrowed and only speculate with my own money. Safety first and always save for a rainy day. It's been monsoon season for awnings, literally.
However, we've seen a 200% rise in enquiries in February 2010, compared to the same month last year. I'm encouraged and, although not bullish* quite yet, confidence is on the rise. Finally!
*Stock exchange speak for downward (bears) and upward (bulls) trends.
Friday 19 February 2010
Thorntons
I've not mentioned my best customer (probably the best customer in the world..) yet. A large chunk of my time involves installing awnings around the country on Thornton's stores. We've estimated that we've done 480 or so, stretching back to the 1980s, and also have the task of making sure the first one installed is working as well as the last. It's a great contract and I'd hate to lose it, although we're led to believe that many attempts have been made by our competitors.
On this one occasion, I've even included a photo of myself up a ladder!
Sunday 31 January 2010
Thursday 28 January 2010
Friday 22 January 2010
Monday 18 January 2010
Saturday 16 January 2010
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