Parktown North keeps the village scale of its neighbour with slightly larger stands and deep, established gardens. Renovations here favour big glazed openings onto green outdoor rooms.
Get a free quoteWhatsApp 082 778 4372Garden-facing glass under Johannesburg’s high summer sun needs shading that works with greenery, not against it — retractable awnings and screens that disappear when the light softens.
We measure, quote, supply and professionally install across Johannesburg and Sandton. Every product is made to measure — nothing off the shelf.
South Africa's building energy standard, SANS 10400-XA:2021 (Ed 2), regulates solar heat gain through glazing for good reason: glass is where summer heat enters. External shading intercepts that heat before the glass; quality interior blinds add an adjustable second layer. The result is a cooler home and less air-conditioning load — comfort you can feel and running costs you can measure.
Retractable shade for patios and terraces — full sun protection when you want it, open sky when you don’t.
Wind-rated exterior screens that enclose patios against sun, wind and insects without stealing the view.
Warm, architectural slats that suit heritage windows and classic interiors alike.
Motors, remotes, timers and sun/wind sensors — run a single blind or the whole home from your phone. We are Somfy specialists.
The full range — every blind type, awnings, external venetians, Somfy motors and Glydea curtain tracks — is on the main Blind Solutions site.
Yes — folding-arm awnings give retractable overhead shade, and zip screens close in the sides against low sun, wind and insects. Both can be motorised with Somfy, including sun and wind automation.
With a Somfy wind sensor fitted, retractable awnings pull themselves in automatically when wind passes a set threshold — no one needs to be home. For permanently windy positions we recommend wind-rated zip screens instead of fabric awnings.
Yes — shading reduces solar heat gain through glazing, which is exactly what SANS 10400-XA:2021 (Ed 2), South Africa's building energy-usage standard, regulates through fenestration requirements. External shading is the most effective because it intercepts heat before the glass; quality interior blinds add a further adjustable layer.
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