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Comment bien choisir son gazebo ou pavillon Outdooring
How to properly choose a gazebo or an Outdooring pavilion
L’utilisation du pavillon peut avoir plusieurs vocations : pour se protéger du soleil ou des insectes, ou même pour recouvrir son spa. La dimension du pavillon ainsi que la qualité des matériaux de la structure et du toit peuvent influencer le prix. Deux options s’offrent à vous : le pavillon ouvert ou le pavillon fermé. Le choix des matériaux peut influencer la longévité, la durabilité et la stabilité du pavillon. Chez Trévi, les matériaux utilisés sont le bois, le cèdre et l’aluminium extrudé, qui est beaucoup plus rigide. La structure est pleine, ce qui la rend plus solide. L’aluminium est un matériau léger : il faut donc s’assurer de bien ancrer le pavillon au sol, surtout s’il est ouvert. Lorsque vous magasinez votre pavillon, il est important de vérifier le toit et de tenir compte de sa luminosité. En entrée de gamme, le pavillon avec toit en acier galvanisé est parmi les moins dispendieux. Il résiste à la rouille, mais il est opaque et ne laisse pas passer la lumière. Si vous désirez un pavillon qui laisse passer la lumière, optez pour un toit en polycarbonate. Les premières générations de ce matériau avaient une solidité défaillante, mais ce n’est plus le cas. Les nouveaux toits en polycarbonate ont 8 mm d’épaisseur et sont assortis d’une garantie de 3 ans. On peut changer les sections individuellement : ainsi, après plusieurs années, il est possible de remplacer seulement les sections endommagées (et non le toit au complet), une solution économique. Certains pavillons sont munis de puits de lumière, facilitant ainsi l’éclairage et la ventilation. Les toits en forme de dôme n’offrent pas de transparence, mais vu de l’intérieur, le plafond est blanc ou gris pâle, ce qui donne un effet de clarté et de lumière. Ce pavillon est muni d’un toit en aluminium de deux épaisseurs, avec une membrane isolante en styromousse de 5 mm au milieu. Idéalement, il faut déneiger le toit sur une base régulière. Si vous ne désirez pas le déneiger périodiquement, nous vous suggérons d’y ajouter un poteau afin de soutenir la structure. Ce pavillon fermé est équipé de fenêtres fixes avec panneaux amovibles, ainsi qu’une porte coulissante. Vous pouvez les ouvrir ou les fermer, selon la météo du jour. On peut s’abriter du vent, ou les ouvrir pour profiter d’une ventilation accrue. Les rideaux sont en fibre oléfine, qu’on peut facilement nettoyer avec un peu de savon doux. Le pavillon 4 saisons et muni de vitres en verre trempé, ce qui permet une utilisation prolongée. Les portes en aluminium s’ouvrent de l’extérieur et on peut également ouvrir la fenêtre de la section « bar ».
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Comment passer de bons moments à l'extérieur grâce au Outdooring.
How to spend quality time outside thanks to Outdooring
Outdooring has been the most beautiful decoration lifestyle for the past 10 years. It allows you to bring your life outdoor. Because summertime is short, we all want to make the most of it. Outdooring is a concept unique to Québec. Ten years ago, Trévi registered this trademark. The company had the greatest idea to invite people to recreate their house outdoor in a miniature size. Quebec designer Emilie Cerretti created difference atmospheres in four of our Outdooring pavilions. Let yourself be inspired! Our Moroccan-style Outdooring pavilion takes its inspiration after the Thousand and One Nights. Its décor integrates lanterns and candles to add a romantic touch. Ideal for a romantic evening for lovers! Also, it could be interesting to opt for a closed pavilion if you wish to add a TV set or video games for teenagers, or hammocks to create a relaxing zone.  Our Italian-style Outdooring pavilion features outdoor cooking. You started to cook on the grill and there is a sudden rainfall? No problem! Thanks to this pavilion, you will be able to eat outside no matter what the weather is. The Italian trattoria theme is welcoming and much appreciated. Red and green accents, herbs and a nicely dressed table make you want to share a good meal with friends and family. And what about the counter/bar? It is ideal for happy hour drinks or sports event evenings! By opting for a pavilion with a skylight, you take advantage of the sun during the day or can admire both sunrise and sunset.  Our Greek-style Outdooring pavilion brings you by the sea. Very relaxing, its blue and white décor reminds you of the Mediterranean Sea. Relax, take a nap or work. With this wide-open pavilion, you are still protected from mosquitoes thanks to the screens and from the sun thanks to its opaque panels. White curtains are calming and make you want to practise yoga, to paint or enjoy any other quiet activity.  Our Spanish-style Outdooring pavilion is very typical. With its festive atmosphere, the space is organized in such a way that it makes you want to enjoy a tapas evening during which you will share a long-lasting meal with friends. The large pavilion facilitates movement and can accommodate a long table to sit many people. And why not change the table and install a poker table to play cards or adapt the décor for an outdoor child's birthday party? In addition to creating a garden salon or a dining area under this pavilion, you could also use it to install a spa. In fact, at first pavilions were mainly used to cover a spa and relax in it whether it rains or snows.  In short when it comes to decoration, you need to dare… even outdoors! Your pavilion is a problem-free. Even if you don’t use it during the winter, you can leave your furniture and all decorative elements underneath until the return of milder weather. This way, the pavilion becomes the first room you use outside when spring comes back! You only need to open the door and relax. 
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Meubles de jardin : comment choisir le bon ensemble à dîner d'extérieur ?
Garden furniture: how to choose the right outdoor dining set?
When choosing an outdoor dining set, there are several things to consider. To enjoy a nice meal with family and friends, or by yourself, you need quality furniture that suits all your needs and adapt to all occasions. Discover what to look for when shopping for the set of your dreams and to ensure successful gatherings all summer long. 
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Comment restaurer du bois de teck
How to restore teak wood
You will need the following items. A pair of gloves, a small scale, a scrubbing brush, an empty container, two cleaning rags, 1 L of warm water, oxalic acid, and teak wood oil. Dissolve 100 grams of oxalic acid into the warm water. Apply the mixture generously. Let sit between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the condition of the aged wood. If the wood still has gray streaks, you can create a paste with oxalic acid and scrub the surface again. When the product has acted, rinse thoroughly. Let completely dry. Apply teak wood oil generously. Let dry from 8 to 16 hours and reapply. Treat again when the water stops beading. The delay can vary depending on sun exposure.
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