Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Atwood School - Special Project

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





Sunday, 5 December 2010

Saturday, 6 November 2010

Giraffe - Horsham


New Traditional awnings fitted for Radiant Blinds

Friday, 1 October 2010

Thorntons - Refurbs

We have carried out in excess of 30 refurbs for Thorntons in 2010, all over the country - and Wales. I wont list them all here but this is Bath branch. Thorntons take pride is the company appearance and we take pride in ensuring they get a first class service from us.





Thursday, 16 September 2010

Thorntons - Southend


Cafe Thorntons new design, looked fab


Friday, 13 August 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

Priscott

2 WGM extending over apex conservatory roof.



Monday, 24 May 2010

Friday, 21 May 2010

Anderson - Major Cassette

Utilising hole boring to ascertain fixing method - Successfully!


Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Saturday, 10 April 2010

Martin

Prima Awnings 'Domestic Cassette' awning. I switched some of my awnings to a new supplier this year to suit the economic climate. The Prima range has been quite enjoyable to use in certain situations and customers appear happy with the end result which is the most important thing to me






Sunday, 14 March 2010

MIERS


Super roof awning covered in Soltis fitted in Essex. Lovely customer, I was very pleased with the result







Thursday, 11 March 2010

H T WHITEWOOD




Great furniture shop on Lee Road in Blackheath. Good luck for this year Mark, in football and otherwise!





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

Saturday, 16 January 2010

Tempura - awning heaters




Perfect for days like today!