by Graham Saunders | Jan 12, 2024 | Blog
To keep you and your doorway dry this Spring, why not check our Door Canopies page to see which designs we have to offer. We can also create bespoke sizes and one-off designs to suit most doorways. We’re based in Bath, Somerset and manufacture all of our door canopies...
by Admin | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog
A well designed zinc Door Canopy or iron Porch will create a stunning entrance to any property and provide the perfect kerb appeal to any prospective buyer. Of course the primary function of any canopy or porch is to keep you and your door dry from the ever present...
by Admin | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Everyone loves to see a beautifully planted window box, so why not invest in our Wirework Window Box to support all your planters or pots? Often seen sitting perilously close to the edges of window sills, most pots or window troughs should have a barrier to stop them...
by Graham Saunders | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog |
Don’t get wet standing in front of your door looking for your keys in the pouring rain, buy one of our door canopies. Is a door canopies a good idea? Will a door canopy keep my door dry? Does a zinc door canopy add value to my property? Yes, yes, and yes – the front...
by Graham Saunders | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog |
How to keep your front door dry from driving rain? Rainwater is always a problem for timber doors causing them to expand and jam. We don’t make enclosed wooden porches that eventually rot, or plastic framed porches that look cheap and nasty, but we do make high...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog
Autumn is officially here and, so it seems, is another lockdown looming. These past few months here at Garden Requisites have been our busiest ever…more time at home means more time for home improvements. Houzz reported a 58% increase in project activity in September...
by Admin | Jun 1, 2020 | News |
We are open and processing and despatching orders as normal. Our offices and workshops are open, however our showroom is closed until further notice. During these unprecedented times, we at Garden Requisites would like to assure you that the health and safety of...
by Admin | Mar 13, 2020 | News |
With Spring in the air, what better time to think about trellis screening? Create elegant, long lasting solutions with our zinc galvanized panels and posts. Most gardens or courtyards will have boundary walls or fences that may not be tall enough to screen out...
by Admin | Feb 13, 2020 | Blog |
Well, we’re only two weeks into February and we’re about to experience the second storm of the month called Dennis, following swiftly on from Ciara last week. It seems Dennis won’t be as scary as Ciara, but he promises to bring plenty of wind and rain to our shores....
by Admin | Jan 7, 2020 | News |
If our standard range of fireguard sizes don’t fit round your stove, we can create custom sized Traditional or Contemporary guards to suit. Many homes will not have the traditional fireplace as a focal point, but will have a stand alone stove set on a more...
by Admin | Dec 5, 2019 | News |
Whether roasting chestnuts over an open fire or simply enjoying the warmth of a woodburning stove, don’t forget the benefits of a hand woven wiremesh fireguard this Christmas. Woodburning stoves become extremely hot when filled with kiln dried logs. The safest way to...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Blog |
November is last month of Autumn and such, heralds in the long dark nights together with the wind and rain conspiring to soak us and our doorways…..well why not be prepared? Now’s the time to invest in a beautiful and practical zinc galvanized door...
by Admin | Nov 11, 2019 | News |
The last month of Autumn sees the nights drawing in and the wind and rain soaking us and our doorways…well it needn’t be like this! Why not invest in a beautiful and practical zinc galvanized door canopy for your front door, back door and patio doors? Our high...
by Admin | Oct 12, 2019 | Blog |
With respect to all dogs out there, our feline friends know a thing or two about the fine art of lying on a rug in front of an open fire or stove! This lovely image from one of our customers shows just how fascinated her cat was once the stove was lit. The glow...
by Admin | Oct 4, 2019 | News |
If your woodburning stove needs a made to measure fireguard, you’ve found the correct company! Traditional or Contemporary designs to suit your home. To ensure that you order the size you need, just send us a photo of your woodburner or fireplace with a few dimensions...
by Admin | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog |
We’re often asked whether we can make porches to measure or create bespoke porch canopy designs, and the answer is always yes! Some porches have to accommodate very specific issues such as elaborate fanlights above the door, wall lights close to the lintel or very...
by Admin | Aug 9, 2019 | News |
Our zinc galvanized steel planters are the best quality for the most demanding environments; check out these painted planters on a London terrace. These Tall Square Planters were commissioned by Beaux Ideal for their clients in the City of London. The terrace is in a...
by Admin | Jul 25, 2019 | News |
July is the perfect time to order your wirework Arch – we make to order so every zinc galvanized trellis arch is made specially for you. All of our latticework arches are made by us in Bath, Somerset from solid steel which is then hot dip zinc galvanized to create a...
by Admin | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog |
As the sporting highlight of British Summertime, Wimbledon for us marks the heralding of the summer season. Strawberries, cream, Pimms… anyone? An essential occasion, as familiar to us Brits as ice cream on the beach or barbecues in the rain. As we will all be making...
by Admin | Jun 25, 2019 | News |
Now that June is here, why not measure up for that perfect iron or wirework window box to hold your collection of antique pots? A traditional wirework or iron window box looks wonderful on your window sill or even just against a wall. Our window boxes are fully welded...
