Outdoor dining has been incredibly popular in NYC this summer. The weather is turning chilly though, making it difficult to keep up the success. Here's how to keep the wind, rain, and chill out of outdoor setups.

Summer is ending and temperatures overall are only going to keep going down, threatening to drive customers away from outdoor dining. That's why some restaurants are looking for solutions to limit the wind, rain, and chill from entering their street spaces.

The answer: Clear vinyl curtains around their street dining areas.

Here's what you need to set these curtains up professionally:
  • Clear vinyl side curtains

    Clear vinyl is the perfect solution for the outdoor dining scene when weather is a concern.

    Available in regular as well as UV resistant for outdoor use.
    This super clear vinyl will not affect the street dining vibe that diners have come to love, but will stop the wind, rain, and cold.
    Resistant to both mold and mildew.

    Attach with:
  • Vinyl tubing

    Sew or tape the edge of the clear vinyl around this high quality tubing and pull it through awning channel molding.

    And
  • Awning channel molding

    A fast and easy way to install your clear vinyl on any surface. Simply pull the edge of the vinyl (with vinyl tubing inside) through the channel. The molding can then be quickly mounted with self-drilling screws.

The above method is perfect for attaching clear vinyl to the top surface of your setup. If your customer wants the installation to be permanent, simply duplicate this method for the sides and bottom.

If your customer wants the vinyl covering to be retractable, however, you can apply hook & loop or grommets to the sides and bottom of the vinyl. The covering can then be easily rolled up and secured with hook & loop fasteners.


With the above setup, your job is guaranteed to look clean, professional, and last for many months, ensuring your customer's continued satisfaction.

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