Awning types we fit
Four awning types cover most Johannesburg homes, and all match a carport in material and colour so the property reads as one design. A window awning shades and cools the room behind north- and west-facing glass; a door awning keeps the entrance dry; an IBR or flat-sheet awning extends the same steel roof used on the carport over a walkway or serving hatch; and a patio awning roofs an outdoor living area.
| Awning | Covers | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Window awning | North/west-facing windows | R1,200 – R4,500 |
| Door awning | Entrances, back doors | R1,500 – R5,000 |
| Patio awning (steel/IBR) | Outdoor living areas | R4,500 – R18,000 |
Why awnings matter on the Highveld
Johannesburg's afternoon sun comes in low and hard on the western side of the house, heating rooms and fading floors and furniture. A fixed awning over the glass cuts that heat before it reaches the window, which does more for a room's temperature than blinds inside. Fitted in the same steel or aluminium as the carport and colour-matched to the roof, it also finishes the exterior. For a full outdoor room rather than a window shade, see patios and pergolas.
Awnings with a carport project
Awnings are usually fitted alongside a carport, which is why the two share a roofline and a colour. Adding the window and door awnings while the crew and the steel are already on site keeps the cost down. Price the combination on the carport prices in Johannesburg page or start with a carport design that carries the roofline across.
Common questions
How much are awnings in Johannesburg?
Awnings in Johannesburg start at about R1,200 for a window awning, R1,500 for a door awning and R4,500–R18,000 for a patio awning, supplied and installed in steel or aluminium matched to the carport roofline.
Do awnings help with Highveld heat?
Yes. A fixed awning over north- and west-facing glass blocks the low afternoon sun before it reaches the window, which cuts room heat more effectively than internal blinds and protects floors and furniture from fading.
Can awnings match my carport?
Yes. KB Carports fits awnings in the same steel or aluminium and the same colour as the carport, so the carport, window awnings and any patio awning read as one design across the property.