Hi all

am looking to making a smoking shelter, following a rearrangement of our
patio (previous solution was a parasol anchored to a table which could
wedge under the eaves - it "did", but was not ideal).

Have hit upon the idea of using a BBQ shelter http://
http://www.buyshedsdirect.co.uk/wood...beque-shelter?
gclid=CKe48vO72KkCFUFC4QodKQSwNw with a couple of additions. Mainly I
want something that will cover the sides (the back will go against a
wall) for when the wind blows with the rain.

Current thinking is some clear plastic, like they use in caravan awnings.
Cut a piece to size, and then glue some velcro and it can be stuck in
place, but easily rolled up/removed when I want to BBQ (dual purpose).

Does anyone know of a source for this plastic? My guess is it's some form
of vinyl/PVC. Presumably it's special to prevent too much UV damage.

One day I will do some statistical analysis to prove that it rains more
between 9 and midnight (when I enjoy my 3 daily cigarettes) than any
other time ... last night was the 3rd evening I had to sit out front,
under the storm porch in 7 days.

as always, thanks in advance.

On 28/06/2011 16:44, Jethro wrote:
Hi all

am looking to making a smoking shelter, following a rearrangement of our
patio (previous solution was a parasol anchored to a table which could
wedge under the eaves - it "did", but was not ideal).

Have hit upon the idea of using a BBQ shelter http://
http://www.buyshedsdirect.co.uk/wood...beque-shelter?
gclid=CKe48vO72KkCFUFC4QodKQSwNw with a couple of additions. Mainly I
want something that will cover the sides (the back will go against a
wall) for when the wind blows with the rain.

Current thinking is some clear plastic, like they use in caravan awnings.
Cut a piece to size, and then glue some velcro and it can be stuck in
place, but easily rolled up/removed when I want to BBQ (dual purpose).

Does anyone know of a source for this plastic? My guess is it's some form
of vinyl/PVC. Presumably it's special to prevent too much UV damage.

One day I will do some statistical analysis to prove that it rains more
between 9 and midnight (when I enjoy my 3 daily cigarettes) than any
other time ... last night was the 3rd evening I had to sit out front,
under the storm porch in 7 days.

as always, thanks in advance.


Unless you want to use it as a crystal clear window to look out at the
world while you smoke, clear DPC is cheap and strong - typically about
£10 for a 4m x 25m roll. I use it for all sorts of odd jobs.

Colin Bignell

Jethro writes:

Does anyone know of a source for this plastic? My guess is it's some
form of vinyl/PVC. Presumably it's special to prevent too much UV
damage.

My tent fabric came from URL:http://www.profabrics.co.uk/, but I
wouldn't like to bet on the UV/ general weather hardiness of material
used in awnings. With your smoking shelter living permanently outdoors,
you might be better with detachable fence panels similar to the existing
walls, incorporating polycarbonate/ glass windows if you really want.

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Mark