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 used on 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.
Projection — how far an awning should stick out
Projection is the distance an awning reaches out from the wall, and it is what decides whether the shade actually lands on the glass. Johannesburg sits at latitude 26°S, so the summer midday sun is high and a short projection is enough on a north wall, while the low western sun in the late afternoon needs a deeper reach to do anything at all. The rule of thumb is a projection of about half the window height on a north wall, and the full window height on a west wall.
| Wall faces | Typical projection | What it solves |
|---|---|---|
| North | 600 – 900 mm | High summer midday sun, winter sun still enters |
| West | 900 – 1,500 mm | Low, hot late-afternoon glare |
| Doorway | 900 – 1,200 mm | Keeps the entrance dry in a summer storm |
KB Carports fits fixed awnings in steel and aluminium — framed structures bolted to the wall and built to the same spec as the carport roof. Retractable and folding-arm awnings are a different trade and are not supplied.
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 pick a roofline from carport designs that carries across the whole property. Where the carport itself needs a clear frontage, the cantilever carport takes the same awning detailing. Awnings are fitted alongside carports in Johannesburg, usually on the same visit.
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.
How far should an awning project from the wall?
About 600–900 mm on a north-facing wall and 900–1,500 mm on a west-facing one. Johannesburg sits at 26°S, so the high summer midday sun is blocked by a short projection, while the low western afternoon sun needs a deeper reach.
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.