Folding-arm awnings
Retractable fabric on spring-tensioned folding arms — no posts, no permanent roof, no interrupted view of the lawn. It turns a baking north or west-facing patio back into a usable room in summer, and retracts to let welcome winter sun through — an argument a fixed roof simply can't make.
- Mounting — full cassette (fabric and arms sealed away, best for weather-exposed positions), semi-cassette, or open mounting.
- Control — crank handle or motorised. Motor plus wind sensor is the responsible spec: an awning caught open in a highveld thunderstorm gust can be destroyed, and auto-retract protects the investment.
- Fabric — solution-dyed acrylics that hold colour under South African UV, in a projection class to roughly 3–4m over wide spans.
Zip screens
Vertical exterior screens running in zipped side channels — mesh or PVC fabric locked tight on both edges, sealing a patio or entertainment area against sun, wind and insects. Unlike an ordinary drop roller, the zipped edge holds real tension, so it doesn't flap or escape its guides in wind — the practical way to turn a patio into a genuine year-round outdoor room.
- Sunscreen mesh for view-out, glare-down, insect-out daytime use, or clear PVC panels for a wind-and-rain-proof winter braai room that keeps the garden visible.
- Motorisation standard on wide spans, with wind-sensor retract for exposed positions.
Both products are shade solutions, not rain solutions — light drizzle at a pitch is fine, but neither is built for standing water or a genuine storm. Wind ratings are real limits, not suggestions, which is exactly why the wind sensor matters on an exposed Craighall Park stand.