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Bike shelters- encouraging children to cycle to school

Bike shelters- encouraging children to cycle to school

The charity Sustrans reported towards the end of last year that, according to its 2021 Bike to School Week survey, just...

Comparing different canopy roof types

Comparing Different Canopy Roof Types

Discover the pros and cons of different canopy roof types for schools, including polycarbonate, glass, GRP, metal, and...

How much will a canopy cost?

How Much Does A School Canopy Cost?

How much will a canopy cost? Here we discuss what factors influence the cost of having permanent, solid-roofed canopies...

Shouldn’t an outdoor dining canopy be on the menu at your school?

Shouldn’t an outdoor dining canopy be on the menu at your school?

According to the government’s own figures, secondary school pupil numbers are predicted to be at 3,163,000 by 2028, a...

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Five Benefits Of An Aluminium Canopy

School canopies create additional, alternative spaces for learning, play and other activities (including storage) at...

How To Maintain a Canopy All Year Round

How To Maintain a Canopy All Year Round

How to maintain your canopy all year round Proper maintenance of your canopy is essential for keeping these structures...

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6 Things To Consider before Installing a Canopy

Key considerations for installing a school canopy include purpose, planning permissions, safety, minimizing disruption,...

Five ways in which a modular canopy could benefit your school

Five ways in which a modular canopy could benefit your school

Modular Canopies Ofsted, which takes outdoor play into account in its ratings, urges that learning outside should be...

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Canopy Roof Materials: Which Is Stronger – Polycarbonate or Fibreglass (GRP)?

Comparing Polycarbonate and Fibreglass for canopy roofs, this blog explores their strengths, weaknesses, and...