What are room dividers?
THE screens for outdoor spaces allow you to exploit outdoor spaces to improve the image of your business and make it immediately distinguishable from competitors. This solution is increasingly appreciated by ice cream parlors, restaurants, pubs, bars, breweries, pizzerias and other types of premises which allow the consumption of food and drinks. In fact, part of the activity can be transferred to public land or to the garden attached to the property, always guaranteeing customers the use of a stable structure, pleasant to the eye and very welcoming. In this way, conviviality is encouraged and an equipped relaxation corner or a real spacious environment equipped with all comforts is created. In both cases, the seating capacity is increased and an additional service is provided to customers, both from an aesthetic and functional point of view. The use of outdoor areas and screens for premises is implemented not only by small premises: in this case it is an almost obligatory choice, especially when there is not enough space inside to adequately accommodate customers. However, even medium-large restaurants, pubs, beer halls and ice cream parlors opt for the equipped outdoor spaces as they are extremely valid and trendy. At the same time, it is possible to attract users and improve the amount of daily earnings.
There are many different models on the market, which can be modular and sectional or already structured, fixed or removable. The distinction depends on the fact that the outdoor and external elements are defined as mobile when they remain installed for a maximum of 180 days during the year. Alternatively, they are considered fixed. The use of screens is a very popular choice because these elements can be aggregated and combined in many different ways based on the result you want to obtain, the architectural and aesthetic characteristics of the context and the available space. For example, it is possible to integrate awnings, valarium or a wide range of fixed covers to better protect the created environment. At the same time, screens are specifically designed to protect people from the cold and wind: they are generally all-glass or adopt minimal covering systems to give a more privacy for users. The aim of these structures is not only to delimit the area that is used for the service (this is especially true for outdoor areas on public land), but also to reduce the noise caused by traffic. Finally, the equipped solutions are often equipped with heating and air conditioning systems, so as to have total comfort.
What models are available?
There are many different models of room screens on the market and the various solutions differ from each other in terms of size, shape, finishing, materials and colours. Furthermore, the surfaces can be Customize as you like both in terms of the modular system adopted and the accessories and the writings and logos to be reproduced. These elements also allow for the immediate identification of the premises, the service it offers to customers and also serve as signals of attraction and promotion of the commercial activity. Among the materials used, the tendency is to prefer wood in classical contexts and the glass or the crystal for the modern and trendiest ones. In the latter case, it is best to opt for the stratified or tempered type to ensure a higher level of safety. On the one hand, the structure is made more stable and robust, on the other, much more resistant surfaces are obtained that do not shatter into sharp splinters even in the event of very strong impacts. To give full emphasis to the beauty of glass surfaces, one generally opts for a Aluminum load-bearing frame: this material is truly appreciated because it perfectly combines aesthetics, versatility, design, resistance and the ability to adapt to any external condition. Furthermore, it can be worked in many different ways based on the result you want to obtain. For example, there are elements with an anodized frame, painted in a wide range of colors or hot lacquered. Finally, they are equipped with special feet to be placed on the ground, planted in the ground or fixed to the ground with special bolted pegs and anchors.
The adoption of screens allows not only to have a pleasant shelter for windy areas or for cool seasons, but also to hide the less elegant points of the exterior in a practical, fast and functional way. The furnishing possibilities are endless, as are those related to the management and division of space. From this point of view, room screens perform the same task as room dividers, allowing you to create different functional environments to accentuate the division between various outdoor areas. For this very reason, it is a good idea to choose a model with an interesting appearance and in line with the style of the context and that of the furnishings of the room. The final result is a balanced overall solution, harmonious, pleasant and which makes moments spent in company or dedicated to personal relaxation more enjoyable.
Why choose Kat Italia products
Kat Italy is a company specialized in the resale of screens and outdoor areas for various types of premises (bars, restaurants, pizzerias, pubs, ice cream parlors and pubs) that cover a wide range of options. At the same time, all the solutions are modular thanks to a modular system and the structural dimensioning that can be implemented. They range from the simplest solutions to the high-tech versions, which allow the creation of accessorized and heated structures. Generally, tempered glass with aluminum profiles is used, so as to functionally circumscribe the outdoor area to be equipped and make it very bright. At the same time, the use of all-glass solutions allows for visual effects of spatial expansion, so as to make the outdoor area appear larger than it actually is. Alternatively, elements are available that combine glass and aluminum in an innovative way or that adopt non-transparent surfaces. In this way, a higher level of privacy is guaranteed. Secondly, the structural dimensioning of some Kat Italia products provides the possibility of modifying the height of the structure. Some models guarantee the easy and effortless technology-based transition from a minimum of 110 cm to a maximum of 220 cm. Other solutions are characterized by the fact that the height goes from 50 to 100, 150, 200 or 220 cm based on the needs and peculiarities of the context. For example, a structural dimensioning of 150 cm allows you to create a functional and pleasant outdoor environment where the heads of seated guests remain below the edge of the screen. In this way, customers are protected from wind and air currents.
The most innovative Kat Italia elements are integrated with the up-down function: this is a smart, fast and really practical solution to make the upper part of the screen disappear inside the lower part. The movement is done through a very simple operation, based on the use of the adjustment handle. In this way, you can effortlessly lower and raise the upper part of the panel as you wish, based on the weather conditions and customer requests. Alternatively, you can install a cordless electric screwdriver, so as to manage the structure without any problem. Kat Italia products have in most cases an innovative and trendy look: consequently they are the ideal solution for trendy commercial activities and for modern or contemporary contexts. However, the catalogue also includes solutions suitable for installation in historic centres and urban areas where businesses are not allowed to place fixed covers on public land or in the vicinity of the structure. In any case, the panels can be positioned on any type of flooring and allow the creation of functional, elegant outdoor areas that can be equipped as desired.
The protection includes both wind and traffic noise and dust; it is also possible to install electric or gas heaters marketed by Kat Italia itself to make the final result equipped with every comfort. The aluminum profiles are very thin and light, however this characteristic does not affect the resistance and robustness of the frame at all. In this way it is possible to avoid encumbrances, both from a spatial and aesthetic point of view. To make the load-bearing structure capable of adequately support the action of atmospheric agents aluminum is painted with special epoxy powders for outdoor solutions. It ranges from versions in the natural color of the alloy to those in neutral shades or in different RAL shades.
What to keep in mind
When choosing screens for rooms it is essential to choose high quality products, which use safe and resistant materials and are characterised by a good value for money. In fact, these structures must be installed in places open to the public and with a high frequency of passage. Consequently, it is necessary to guarantee the safety of both passers-by and customers themselves. On the one hand, the positioned elements must be installed in an appropriate manner and be stable and long-lasting; on the other hand, it is important that they do not use toxic materials and substances, both for the structure and the finishing and the layer of paint. Precisely for these reasons, it is necessary to refer only to products with CE certification, that is, that comply with the legal requirements and parameters indicated in the European regulations that define and regulate the sector. At the same time, it is a good idea to turn to a company that can provide a complete service in line with your needs. This is particularly true for structures based on a modular system, which can therefore be composed and aggregated depending on the space available and the characteristics of the context.
Consequently, it is necessary to carry out an inspection to determine the structure of the project and have an overall solution that fits perfectly into the surrounding environment without creating clutter or unpleasant contrast effects. The products marketed by Kat Italia are customizable in an extreme way also for the fact that the modules can be built to measure taking into account the specific requests and needs of the client. In fact, the length of the modular elements can be standard or increased up to a maximum of 290 cm. Furthermore, all the screens and external dehors that adopt the structural dimensioning system or the up and down to adjust the height as desired are certified by the company.
Secondly, accurate calculations and projects are carried out to determine the stability and safety of the composition. It is always necessary to check what is provided for in the Building Regulations of the Municipality competent for the territory because the methods, requirements and procedure for installation can vary from one local authority to another. This is especially true for outdoor areas that are positioned on public land. At the same time, it must be kept in mind that all the modules included in the Kat Italia catalogue can be customised in various ways, not only from an aesthetic point of view. For example, when the panels are moved by an electric motor, it is possible to request that the handle be removed. In this way, it is possible to have an easy and functional motorized management and the risk of changing the settings entered by mistake is avoided. To ensure total comfort, the company supplies the various screens together with a practical draft excluder kit. This is equipment designed and developed for the four seasons, so as to completely eliminate draughts both during the winter and during the summer. Finally, an aspect to be considered with great attention and particular care concerns theoutdoor environment furnishing equipped for the premises. On the one hand, it must have the specific intended use for the exterior, on the other hand, it must be perfectly in line with the furniture positioned inside the building and with the style of the structure being built.
