zigzag Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Since we have changed classrooms, we now find ourselves with an outdoor shelter on the front of our building. I know for a fact that it costs a huge amount of money and don't get me wrong, in the summer it is a godsend, as it does provide shade. BUT because it has no sides the wind and rain whistle through it. (Always seems to be wet and windy in Cornwall at the moment) It means that we are unable to keep resources out there as everything gets soaked, including the children!! We are looking to put some kind of sides on it, but they would have to take a battering from the gale force winds we get and would have to be able to be rolled up in the summer to prevent it turning into a greenhouse. Just wondered if any of you have had this problem or if anyone has any bright ideas. :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 could you use tarpaulins and tac them to the edges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 ooooo....watching this with interest -we have the same problem. We were thinking about some sort of drop down marquee panel thing, somehow fixed to the fence, but -as you can tell, its all thought at the moment ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tish501 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Hi can definitely help you all with this, as have at my nursery just what you need,zipped -in sides that roll up when needed and keep all the rain and elements.....we found a local company in St.Ives in Cambridgeshire... that do top quality 'sides'......with windows whatever size you like....zip connectors and straps etc so you can roll up ...cannot recommend them highly enough....have to do my funding today but will find the name of the company and let you all know....best bit they do not cost the earth....and just last week we had a 4 year old boy writing his name in the condensation created on the large 'windows ' .....excellent...xx Edited January 21, 2014 by tish501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tish501 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Found it.... S.Robb & Son,< www.srobb.co.uk > Tel 01480 462150 Mob 07971 622128 They are virtually made to measure,and in different colours...very strong not tatty thin tarpaulin....good luck hope you find them helpful xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Found it.... S.Robb & Son,< www.srobb.co.uk > Tel 01480 462150 Mob 07971 622128 They are virtually made to measure,and in different colours...very strong not tatty thin tarpaulin....good luck hope you find them helpful xx brill - thanks very much ! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest babyjane31 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 That sounds great tish, I don't suppose you could upload a photo. We are in Cambridgeshire to so would be good to support a local business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allard28 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We had exactly this problem and had a double glazed panel put up. It cost us £2500!!! It has worked very well though and provides an excellent outside area if it is raining, like a conservatory with no front/doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Well we have no shelter, so outside regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 absolutely suer...big wusses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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