Shut Out the Snow – Not Patio Diners – with an Adjustable Louvered Pergola

Outsmart Jack Frost with an Adjustable Louvered Pergola in Your Patio Dining Space
For restaurants, wintry weather can put outdoor dining possibilities on ice. Generally a troublemaker for patios and terraces, especially when temperatures dip below freezing and ice and snow come into play, umbrellas simply aren’t enough for protecting outdoor tables and seating. And permanent shelter, weighed down by snow and ice, proposes its own set of dangers, from rot and leaks caused by snowmelt and ice damming to structural safety under heavy snow loads. What’s the outdoor shelter solution to such winter weather woes?

The Arcadia: Durable, Flexible Shelter that Can Take a Beating
Instead of endlessly removing snow and ice from tables and chairs, chasing down rogue patio umbrellas in the frigid wind, or attempting to remove snow from the roof (in all cases bringing to life a Three Stooges episode), why not make your patio easier to maintain and far more flexible and functional with an Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola? With a fully-extruded aluminum construction, the Arcadia is lightweight, yet tough enough to handle 6 to 7 feet of snow, and engineered to withstand hurricane force winds of up to 180 mph, making handling Denver’s winter weather an easy feat for both the structure and your staff.

The Ultimate in Year-Round Customer Comfort
With a built-in, leak-proof gutter system, and louvered roof designed with 170-degrees of rotational capacity, the Arcadia excels in low-maintenance customer comfort, deftly handling winter rain and snow, yet quickly and easily adjusting to let the sun shine into your patio space or increase ventilation on warmer days. Operated via remote control or iLouver app-driven programming, when paired with available sensor technology, the Arcadia will even handle the work on its own, with settings to…

●        Re-open to its last known position.

●        Automatically open/close louvers to up to 4 preset positions based on the time of day.

●        Skillfully locate screens and curtains to deflect wind, contain warmth, and reduce heating (and cooling costs) – alongside your carbon footprint.

●        Quickly and efficiently respond to weather changes such as rain and wind when paired with available sensor technology.

Don’t Concede to a Smaller Seating Area & Sales Slump this Winter Season
Lost revenue from unused outdoor seating can cost your restaurant thousands a day. Create an outdoor patio space you can count on, safeguarding your bottom line no matter the weather Mother Nature throws your way. Contact Denver Pergola Systems to learn more about customizing a new single or multi-zone system perfectly designed to complement your business’ design and shelter needs today.

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Closing Your Outdoor Seating Area? Hold the Door! Winter Weather Solutions

Keep your Outdoor Patio Open for Dining this Winter
Locking up your outdoor dining area till the spring? Hold the door! You could be selling prime real estate short. Instead of relegating your patio dining space to a ghost town over the winter weather season, what if you could turn it into an attraction instead?

Why Keep the Patio Door Open?
As the love for outdoor living explodes nationwide, dining and lounge establishments are picking up on the trend, redefining the winterization of patio spaces. Cozy décor, efficient outdoor heaters, and exclusive foodie fare are now warming guests up to chilly weather of outdoor dining - and earning additional income for creative entrepreneurs, especially for those in locales where space is at a premium. Turning your patio into a type of ‘cold weather attraction’ offers opportunities to boost profits over the slower winter season, free up more space for additional customers, and sets your business apart from the competition.

Tips to Transforming your Patio Space

●        Heat Things Up
While a cooler environment is expected outdoors, heating elements are a must-have, as uncomfortable customers are sure to flee. Fortunately, there are an array of heating solutions for your layout, style, and budget:

o   Efficient and out-of-the-way wall-mounted, infrared heaters.

o   Popular and powerful freestanding (floor) heaters for larger spaces.

o   Intimate and inexpensive tabletop heaters.

o   Fire pits and fireplaces for unparalleled ambiance.

●        Make Setup a Snap
Instead of annoying your crew with the daily scraping of ice and drying of patio furniture, reduce the workload and extend the life of patio décor with an adjustable louvered Arcadia aluminum pergola. Convenient remote or smart device driven operation let’s your staff securely close the roof to ward off freezing rain, ice and snow – or open it up throughout the day so customers can take advantage of the sun’s warmth.

●        Up the Coziness Factor
Make your patio dining area warm and welcoming with padded, lounge-style furniture over hard, cold metal fare. Contain heat and deflect wind with the help of easily maneuverable motorized screens and curtains, adding blankets and pillows for a warm, homey touch.

●        Coordinate Lighting & Entertainment
Complementing the dining atmosphere with your choice of lighting to draw attention inward, or keeping lighting low to put the focus on the wintry night.

●        Excite Customers with Exclusive Choices
This element alone can bring patrons to your patio: Craft a menu available exclusively for outdoor patrons, from hot cocktails and spicy starters to decadent, warm and bubbling desserts, ramping up interest with a happy hour or weekly specials. Consider music and live entertainment on the terrace to differentiate the outdoors from the in.

●        Make it Unique
For your patio to truly become an anticipated winter attraction, understand the idea is not to make your outdoor dining area simply an extension of the indoors, but an entirely different experience for dining adventurers to seek out. From an amazing environment to unique menu items and front row ‘winter wonderland’ outdoor seating, creating one-of-a-kind charm on your patio is essential. 

Winterize your space in an entirely new way this cold weather season. Open up to the possibilities with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/closing-outdoor-seating-area-hold-door-winter-weather-solutions/

Frozen Drinks, Not Frozen Diners: Keep Customers Comfy Outdoors in Wintry Weather

Mother Nature can dish out some serious dilemmas when it comes to outdoor winter dining. Fortunately, your Arcadia louvered pergola has your staff and customers covered with 170-degrees of rotational adjustability, providing shelter from Denver’s wintry weather, while still allowing easy access to the warmth of the sun’s rays on those rare, warm winter days. Lightweight and heat-safe, its fully extruded aluminum construction is compatible with an array of winter comfort accessories perfect for keeping customers warm and cozy. Which patio heating solution is best for your brand, budget and build?

Raise the Mercury and Your Profits with these Efficient Patio Heating Options:

●        Wall-Mounted Infrared Patio Heaters
Electrically powered infrared patio heaters emit heat in a manner similar to the sun’s rays when placed overhead. An excellent choice for patios with limited floor space, the ‘point and shoot’ functionality of these heaters makes them an ideal solution for airy patios that would suffer heat loss with other outdoor comfort solutions. Extremely efficient, they deliver great bang for your heating buck.

●        Freestanding (Floor) Patio Heaters
Freestanding patio heaters are easy to setup, making them a popular choice for restaurant and bar patios. They typically run on propane (though some natural gas and electric models exist), and feature a fuel-storing base for holding fuel or a propane tank. A pole extends upward to widen the range of the heater, and heat is emitted from the top, where a reflector prevents heat loss by redirecting heat back down to your patio seating area. Covering a 5 to 10 foot radius, they are a good solution for yards and larger patios.

●        Tabletop Heaters
Less expensive than large patio heaters, tabletop heaters are a winning solution when limited floor space is a problem. Tabletop heaters create an intimate setting, however their smaller size limits heating capacity. Most models operate via electricity, however some propane offerings exist.

●        Portable Heaters
A bit more powerful than tabletop heaters and easier to transport than floor models, portable heaters can also provide a fast and flexible comfort solution, but require a bit of extra care when placing to prevent tripping hazards for servers and guests.

Fire Pit
A far cry from their ‘hole in the ground’ predecessors, today’s gas fire pit options come in many attractive designs that are easy to maintain and operate, many with remote control options. Choose from traditional circular fare with log inserts, or more modern linear varieties with glass beds. Opting for models topped by a table surround, and pairing seating accordingly, offers opportunity to craft a unique outdoor dining experience. 

●        Fireplace
For those with a larger budget, an outdoor fireplace can create a stunning focal point that draws guests in to its warmth, earning your business word-of-mouth praise and advertisement, as well as elevating the status of your establishment.

●        Blankets
Heaters and fire pits outside of your current budget? Blankets offer a cost effective solution, keeping customers warm and comfortable and adding a personal touch to the outdoor dining experience.

Extend your seating space and your outdoor dining season. Draw in more business with a warm and inviting outdoor dining space. Learn more about winter weather management solutions for your patio with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/frozen-drinks-not-frozen-diners-keep-customers-comfy-outdoors-wintry-weather/

Kiss Winter Blues Goodbye with a Well-Played Outdoor Dining Space

Staff and customers feeling as cold and bleak as the winter weather? It’s easy to get the doldrums when you’re stuck inside day-after day. But what if you could put those winter blues in the rearview, boosting business and morale, with a winning outdoor space?

The Secret’s in the Setup
On those one-off cool, sunny days of winter, a properly poised patio can be your business’ best friend. How can you help your customers, staff and business take advantage of every last ray of sunshine?

●        Get some free Vitamin D….
Letting the sunshine in with the help of the ingeniously designed Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola, quickly altering roof settings via remote or smart-device driven operation to the perfect pitch to take advantage of those rare sunshiny days.  With 170-degrees of rotation, it’s easy to take advantage of the sun, if only for the day.

●        Keep things toasty…
With strategically placed infrared patio heaters or the addition of an attention-grabbing fireplace or fire pit. Cut winds and contain warmth with the quick adjustment of motorized screens and curtains, creating a cozy environment that draws customers in for more.

●        Don’t sweat the wet…
Courtesy of the Arcadia’s built-in and leak-proof gutter system, engineered not only to efficiently whisk wetness away, but to withstand heavy snow loads – and even hurricane force winds!

●        Skip the scraping…
When the evening’s through, tightly close the louvers on your pergola to seal out rain, snow, and ice, protecting your tables and seating from water and ice buildup that can slow outdoor dining room setup and rob customer comfort.

●        Cure cabin fever…
By bringing the indoors out with the help of your fully adjustable, Arcadia aluminum pergola, the perfect solution for extending your outdoor seating season – no matter the season.

Create Front-Row Seating for the Winter Wonderland

From hotels and schools, to restaurants and bars, make prime use of your patio space year-round. Discover the doors an Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola can open for your business. Contact Denver Pergola Systems today.

This post was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/kiss-winter-blues-goodbye-well-played-outdoor-dining-space/