So happy with our new awning. Mike from Aluminium Awnings sorted everything out for us, even the little extras we asked for at the last minute.
Cape winters are wet and windy — but with the right setup your patio can stay usable right through. Whether you already have a cover or are thinking about one, here’s a simple checklist.
If you have a louvre roof, test that the blades close fully and seal. For open patios, winter is the time to consider a permanent cover — a polycarbonate-roofed pergola or patio ceiling gives 100% dry cover.
Louvre roofs and patio ceilings carry water through integrated gutters and downpipes. Clear leaves and debris before the rain so water drains away cleanly — blocked drainage is the main winter problem.
On motorised systems, check the remote, test rain and wind sensors, and make sure the IP65 motor housing is clear and dry. A working wind sensor is your best friend in a Cape winter storm.
Give aluminium and composite surfaces a wash with mild soapy water before winter — it keeps finishes fresh and any guarantee valid. See the composite care guide.
Winter is the smart time to plan and build — you go into summer with cover ready. See covers for the Cape Doctor and louvre roof vs pergola.
A louvre roof that closes fully, or a fixed polycarbonate pergola or patio ceiling for 100% cover, plus clear gutters and a working wind sensor.
Closed, a louvre roof is about 95% weatherproof with an integrated gutter system. For total cover, a fixed roof or patio ceiling is best.
Yes — planning and building in winter means your cover is ready for summer, and lead times are often shorter.
So happy with our new awning. Mike from Aluminium Awnings sorted everything out for us, even the little extras we asked for at the last minute.
Really happy with the whole experience. The team at Aluminium Awnings were on time, tidy and did exactly what they said they would. Our patio is finally usable in summer.
Aluminium Awnings Cape Town het ons heeltemal beïndruk. Die kwaliteit is uitstekend en die prys was billik. Ons sal hulle beslis aanbeveel.
Beautiful job. Aluminium Awnings were neat and polite, and the install crew Vincent and Pfunzo finished exactly when they said they would. We love sitting outside now even when it drizzles.
Honestly the best money we've spent on the house. Aluminium Awnings were spot on, and where we are in Durbanville gets a lot of wind but it holds up perfectly.
From the first phone call to the final clean up Aluminium Awnings Cape Town were brilliant. So happy we found someone reliable in Bloubergstrand.
The louvre roof they installed has completely changed our outdoor area. We can open it when it's sunny and close it when the rain comes in. Thanks Aluminium Awnings.
Ek is baie tevrede met Aluminium Awnings. Die span was vriendelik en het alles netjies gelos. Ons stoep is nou ons gunsteling plek in die huis.
Quick, clean and fair priced. Aluminium Awnings did a great job on our louvre awning and I'd use them again without thinking twice.
Very impressed with Aluminium Awnings. Good communication throughout and the quality is exactly what we hoped for.
Got a few quotes and Aluminium Awnings were the most professional by far. Lance talked us through all the options without any pressure and the stoep looks amazing now.
We use our braai area so much more now thanks to Aluminium Awnings. Lekker quality and the guys were friendly.
Top class service from Aluminium Awnings Cape Town. They came out, measured everything properly and the install was quick. No complaints at all.
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