Awning types we fit
Four awning types cover most Durban 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 sun-facing glass; a door awning keeps the entrance dry in the rain; an IBR or flat-sheet awning extends the same roof used on the carport over a walkway; and a patio awning roofs an outdoor living area. On the coast the sensible frame is aluminium or hot-dip galvanised steel, so the salt air does not rust it.
| Awning | Covers | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Window awning | Sun-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 coast
Durban's sun is high and hard, and it drives heat into any room with sun-facing glass through the long summer. A fixed awning over the glass cuts that heat before it reaches the window, which does more for a humid room's temperature than blinds inside, and it keeps the sill and doorway dry when the afternoon rain comes in. Fitted in the same aluminium or galvanised steel 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 frame are already on site keeps the cost down. Price the combination on the carport prices in Durban page or start with a carport design that carries the roofline across.
Common questions
How much are awnings in Durban?
Awnings in Durban 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 aluminium or galvanised steel matched to the carport roofline.
Do awnings help with Durban's heat and rain?
Yes. A fixed awning over sun-facing glass blocks the high coastal sun before it reaches the window, which cuts room heat more effectively than internal blinds, and it keeps the sill and doorway dry when the afternoon rain arrives.
Should awnings near the sea be aluminium?
Near the sea, aluminium awnings are the low-maintenance choice because they never rust; hot-dip galvanised steel awnings are the value option that also resists the salt air. KB Carports matches the awning material and colour to the carport.