Question
there is a patio outside our dinning room with a very nice tree in the middle i want to keep the tree and be able to cover the patio with something that can be removed when it doesn't rain.
i would like to see pictures if possible.

Answer
Dito - great to hear from South Africa!  I don抰 fully understand the question.  Do you want something for over-head, like an awning , or Market umbrella (they come in lots of different sizes)?  Or, are you talking about a pavement system, like an outdoor carpet that can be rolled up, pavers, or duckboards that can be lifted away?  Are you trying to keep the water in or out?

Pictures?br> Awning: http://retractableawnings.arieljvan.com/how-to-create-landscapes-with-retractabl...

Umbrella: http://www.morepatioumbrellas.com/Galtech-International-279-AT1059.html

Outdoor carpeting/sisal: http://www.sisalrugs.com/SisalIndoorOutdoorCollection.aspx

Removable pavers: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/hard-flooring/renters-removable-solutions-sna...

Duckboards: http://www.tectona.net/Includes/images/Collections/Detail/duckboard-flooring.jpg

~Marc