Outdoor Products Make Summer the Best SeasonFun in the Sun

  • Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine
  • Publication date: 2008-07-12
  • Poggesi. The Gazebo Lux features a decentralized support structure, ensuring the maximum amount of usable shade but without an intrusive center pole. The umbrella can be adjusted, tilted, and lowered, and it includes reinforced rectangular support ribs and raised stiff anti-wind bellows. The umbrellas are handcrafted in Italy and are available in square, octagonal, and rectangular shapes. 888-764-4374. www.underoneumbrella.com.

    Poggesi

    Poggesi

    Maine Ornamental. Convertible post cap lights in two copper styles can be used either with the included solar-powered LED light or with votive candles to emit a warm glow from the cap's top. The series includes a square lantern style and round style with an etched design; both also are available in stainless steel. 866-780-3507. www.postcaps.com.

    Maine Ornamental

    Maine Ornamental

    Wolf. Ideal for cooking for large groups, the 48-inch outdoor grill cart includes a 115-volt rotisserie and infrared rear burner that cooks without preheating. The stainless steel unit comes equipped with a choice of six or eight grill burners and two optional side burners. Grills feature a push-button, battery-powered ignition; cast iron, porcelain-coated grill grates; and locking swivel casters. Accessories include a scraper and a protective canvas cover. 800-332-9513. www.wolfappliance.com.

    Wolf

    Wolf

    Viking. The 41-inch portable refreshment center has a cold-water sink, four stainless steel condiment bins, a cutting board that slides to fit over the sink, and an insulated bottle bath located under the countertop surface that holds ice and keeps drinks cold. Units also have a high shelf to hold glasses and other items, and a speed rail that holds five standard wine or liquor bottles. Refreshment centers include a removable pullout trash container. 888-845-4641. www.vikingrange.com.

    Viking

    Viking

    Rapid Cool USA. The company's misting systems atomize water into a mist that cools the surrounding air by as much as 30 degrees in an instant, according to the manufacturer. The system consists of stainless steel mist lines or fans and nozzles that can be integrated into outdoor structures. 800-573-4437. www.rapidcool.net.

    Rapid Cool USA

    Rapid Cool USA