What a shadeport is — and what it protects
A shadeport is a tensioned shade-cloth roof, usually 80–95% knitted HDPE net, stretched over a galvanised steel frame. It blocks most of the UV that fades dashboards and cracks trim, drops the cabin temperature on a Joburg summer day, and catches leaves, bird mess and light hail. It is the cheapest way to get a car under cover — roughly a third less than a steel carport — which is why shadeports are common across the southern suburbs and on second-vehicle bays.
| Shadeport | Size | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3m × 6m | R4,500 – R9,000 |
| Double | 6m × 6m | R8,000 – R16,000 |
| Triple | 9m × 6m | R13,000 – R22,000 |
Shade net and Highveld hail — the honest answer
Shade cloth stops sun and slows small hail, but it does not stop the large stones a Highveld storm drops — those pass through or tear the net. If hail protection is the reason for the cover, a steel-and-IBR carport is the right buy, not a shadeport. The full comparison is in carport vs shadeport and the hail detail in carports and Highveld hail. A shadeport is the right call when UV, heat and budget are the priorities and hail cover is not.
Shadeport or steel carport?
Choose a shadeport for a shaded, cooler car at the lowest price; choose a steel carport when the car must survive a hailstorm. Many households fit a steel carport over the daily car and a shadeport over the second. See both on the carport prices in Johannesburg page.
Common questions
How much is a shade net carport in Johannesburg?
A shade net carport (shadeport) in Johannesburg costs from R4,500 for a single, R8,000–R16,000 for a double and R13,000–R22,000 for a triple, supplied and installed — roughly a third less than an equivalent steel carport.
Does a shadeport protect against hail?
A shadeport blocks UV and slows small hail but does not stop the large hailstones a Highveld storm drops — those tear or pass through the net. For real hail protection, a steel-and-IBR carport is the right cover.
What is the difference between a shadeport and a carport?
A shadeport has a tensioned shade-cloth roof for UV and heat at a low price; a carport has a solid steel, polycarbonate or timber roof that also stops hail and rain. The carport-vs-shadeport guide sets out which suits your need.