If you’ve been researching some ways to optimise the space that you have or add value to your property then you may have come across the idea of erecting an exterior awning. Let’s discuss what an exterior awning is, and how it will (most certainly) add value to your home or business. What is an […]
Interestingly, patio comes from the Spanish word patio, which means backyard or back garden. It refers to the open inner court of a Spanish-style home. Today, a patio refers to any outdoor living space that adjoins a home (or possibly even an office building), and it’s usually between the building and a garden. It can […]
In a business environment where brand reputation and appearance are essential, a facade renovation is becoming a popular investment option for commercial buildings (e.g. office blocks, retail spaces and warehouses) that are a little dated in their appearance. Facade comes from the French word, façade (pronounced [fasad]), which means “face” or “frontage”, and it usually […]
There are many homes or workplaces that have courtyard areas that are perhaps not used often because they typically don’t have any cover. In fact, a courtyard can be described as “a circumscribed area, often surrounded by a building or complex, that is open to the sky.” The problem with an uncovered courtyard is that […]
If there’s one thing we love about South Africa it’s the sunshine! However, it can be quite harsh when it’s glaring in your eyes. A lot of people opt for outdoor blinds on their patios to manage the sun’s rays. The problem with outdoor blinds, though, is that they can weather quite quickly. Let’s take […]
There is one place you’ll find most South Africans when it’s summer – outside! But as the sun starts going down earlier and the evenings get a little nippy, we tend to move indoors and prematurely declare, “Autumn is here!” But we believe that simply installing a patio awning will help you prolong summer, as […]
More people are investing in door awnings for their personal and business properties. But what do awnings for doors actually do? Let’s delve into this and figure out if there is any real benefit to having them. What are awnings for doors? An awning is a cover that stretches over a space to offer protection […]
Your outdoor area can be one of the most underutilised spaces in your home, yet there is huge potential to turn it into a functional, and even beautiful, extension of your home. In South Africa, our weather is (generally) perfectly suited to being outside. Because of this, a lot of homes do have outdoor areas […]
Many people in South Africa prefer to sit outside when eating at a restaurant. This is perhaps because of the fresh air, soothing sounds of nature, relaxed atmosphere or warmth from the sun. Moms and dads prefer to keep an eye on their kids on the jungle gym, and dog owners like to stay outside […]
Awnings are a popular option in South Africa because they offer year-round protection from the elements and allow for the extension of living space into the outdoors. There are many different types of awnings, including adjustable louvre awnings, door awnings, window awnings and fixed awnings. You may have heard some version of the term fixed […]
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