Sailing into the sunset is one thing, but with a modern sail shade available for your home, garden, patio, pool or workplace, you can enjoy the sun at any time of the day without the worry of harmful rays, or the discomfort of heat.
A sail shade offers a solution which addresses several issues at the same time, and is such a diverse and adaptable product that its uses are wide ranging. Whether you enjoy your garden or patio, an outdoor swimming pool or spa, or perhaps even a children’s play area, sail shades provide up to 90% protection against UV radiation.
It is essential that in this country we are aware of the dangers of UV radiation, because it’s all too easy to write our weather off as being soggy and grey most of the time. Admittedly our winters aren’t much, but during the spring and summer, and increasingly even into autumn, we are experiencing rising temperatures, and more hours of sun.
This inevitably means that we are exposed to more UV radiation, and the fact that cancer is on the rise, with skin cancers totalling half of all diagnosed cancers in the UK, it’s a problem that’s very real indeed.
A sail shade protects not only our skin whilst we’re out gardening, relaxing on the patio, swimming, or even enjoying a barbecue with friends, but perhaps even more importantly sail shades help to protect our children’s skin.
We’re all very much more conscious of the fact that our children need to get out, but many of us are hesitant about letting them wild on the streets and out of our sight. That’s why gardens and patios are becoming play areas, with sand pits and garden toys to keep the children happy, active and enjoying fresh air rather than being stuck inside watching television and playing on the computer.
But whilst we can list the dangers of using computers for too much of the time, and are aware of dangers that may be lurking round every street corner, we can become alarmingly ignorant of the more tangible dangers of letting our children play in our own gardens for hours at a time.
Children’s skin is very sensitive and even more prone to sun damage than our own. For this reason having a sail shade fitted to provide shaded areas within our garden or patio spaces is essential in helping to protect their skin.
The alternative is either to lather them from head to toe in factor 50 every half hour, insist that they sit under a parasol, plant an orchard or go through several months of negotiation with the council for planning permission to build a huge gazebo or patio shelter.
But because sail shades usually require no planning permission, can be installed within a couple of hours, provide up to 90% UV protection and are large enough to cover significant areas of space, they represent the most cost effective, practical solution. But even more than this, sail shades represent one of the most attractive, stylish and contemporary ways of adding a design feature to an outdoor area.
Whether you choose a square sail shade or a triangular shade, and whether you choose one single sail shade or an arrangement of several to create a striking three dimension structure, the one thing you can be sure of is that the result will look fantastic.
Style, protection, practicality and security all available in a single solution which is affordable, quick to install and incredibly easy to maintain, sail shades are the outdoor solution for the 21st century in the UK.
Able to withstand almost any weather our climate can throw at them, sail shades can be left up for most of the year, and need only a quick wash with a hose pipe to keep them looking ship shape. From gardens to community centres, workplaces to playgrounds, pools to schools, a sail shade is one of the most versatile ways to enjoy the outdoors and the sun safely and comfortably.
Shaded Nation offer a range of sail shades to keep you cool this summer. Those who follow gardening as a passion can also make the best out of a garden shade. A sail shade protects not only our skin whilst we’re out gardening, relaxing on the patio, but perhaps even more importantly sail shades help to protect our children’s skin. For more information please visit http://www.shadednation.com/
Why does anyone want Egyptian cotton bed linens? The fact is a high quality set of Egyptian cotton bed linens will last for decades and become softer with each laundering. Besides these two compelling facts, three strong reasons are presented below for purchasing the very best in bed linens.
1. Egyptian cotton bed linen is the smoothest and softest cotton in the world. These qualities are because the cotton in Egyptian cotton bed linens is made from the longest cotton staple or fiber of any cotton variety. Egyptian cotton fibers also have very small diameters or thicknesses. When these long, yet very thin fibers of Egyptian cotton are twisted into small threads or yarns, a strong, smooth yarn results with longer lengths of continuous fiber than the other cotton varieties. Once these thin, fine, Egyptian cotton yarns are weaved into a fabric, the result is a finer textured material which feels very soft and smooth.
2. Moisture absorption capacity and breathability of Egyptian cotton is great. Moisture absorption and breathability of bedding is important for a sleeping person to stay dry and comfortably while sleeping. During a sleep, a person’s skin gives off small amounts of perspiration, but Egyptian cotton bed linens are capable of absorbing this moisture and transferring it to the air in the room due to the cotton’s ability to breath. By staying dry and comfortable throughout the night, Egyptian cotton bed linens insure a sound night’s sleep despite a person’s naturally perspiring body.
3. You – yes, you deserve some pampering and luxury in your life. Although, most people cannot afford the luxury of owning a Mercedes-Benz automobile, purchasing quality, Egyptian cotton bed linens is affordable. By the way, pampering yourself with fine Egyptian cotton bed linens is a better choice than purchasing an expensive luxury automobile. Which do you spend the most time in each day; your own bed, or your automobile? A person typically spends about one-third (1/3) of their life in bed while very few people spend one-third of their life or day in their automobile. Remember also, the softness of fine Egyptian cotton bed linens improves with age and washing, while an automobile typically depreciates and wears out with age and use.
So after looking at these three reasons why you want Egyptian cotton bed linens, please indulge and pamper yourself in the luxury of 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens. Enjoy the softness and smoothness of them against your skin and experience their dry, cozy, and comfortable feeling while you sleep. When considering their long life, the luxury of 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens is very affordable. So splurge a little, and have a great night’s sleep.
Dale Avery writes for ClassyBedLinens.com. Find a great selection of high quality, fashionable, 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens, or an Egyptian cotton bed set for smooth and soft luxury at affordable prices.
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By Kathy Moran
Gazebos continue to increase in popularity. Well beyond the days when they functioned mainly as focal points in town parks, or strictly ornamental garden structures, they are now answering a higher calling. In fact, they’re serving many new purposes.
Today, more people are equipping their gazebos with every comfort available, including electricity and plumbing, and using them as guesthouses, home offices, hobby rooms, studios, cottages, and just about anything else imaginable. Some are even installing hot tubs, and turning them into backyard spas. It’s also becoming quite common for people to integrate gazebos with their decks. Indeed, this trend is so prevalent, that it has given rise to the term, gazebo deck.
Whether or not you’re going to put a gazebo on your deck, you should inspect it occasionally, to make sure that it is structurally sound, and adequately weatherproofed, which will help it to stay it intact. If you can’t remember the last time you stained and/or sealed it, you can test it quickly, by pouring a glass of water over the boards. If it beads up, the wood is water-repellent; but, if it’s absorbed, the deck needs another treatment.
First, wash it thoroughly, either with a deck cleaner from a hardware store, or a solution of household bleach and water. If it’s extremely dirty, you may need a high-pressure washer. Get one with an output of 750 to 1,000 psi, and you’ll be able to do the job with plain water; just don’t forget to put on your safety goggles.
Wearing a dust mask, use a sander, or sandpaper, to smooth rough areas, then sweep away the sawdust. Remove any sap stains completely, because they’ll be even more noticeable when coated with clear sealer or semi-transparent stain. If you can’t get them off with the sander and cleaning solution, try using mineral spirits.
Next, apply a clear or staining sealer with a brush, or a pump garden sprayer. While some think that a brush helps the sealer to get deeper into the wood, others argue that a sprayer is the quickest and easiest way to get the product between the deck boards. One drawback to a sprayer, however, is that you can use it only on windless days. Moreover, you’ll need a brush anyway, to put a second coat onto the boards’ coarser, more absorbent, ends, and to smooth out any pools of stain/sealer, lest they remain sticky for weeks, before starting to peel.
Once your deck is all safe and sound, the next step, of course, is to go to GazeboCreations.com, and customize your own treated pine, cedar, or vinyl gazebo.
At GazeboCreations.com, in a few, easy steps, you can select the material, size, and style that you want, then choose from dozens of options, including insulation, screens, storm windows, decorative railings, wiring, ceiling fans, built-in benches, cupolas, different kinds of flooring, and several types and colors of roofing.
GazeboCreations.com also has professional design consultants and customer service representatives who are always ready to assist you. To contact them, call 888-293-2339, or e-mail cs@gazebocreations.com.