Products

Products

We install patio covers in the Western Cape Region
We do custom designs for shade ports in South Africa
We tailor make shade sails in the Western Cape
Our Carports provide protection against harsh weather conditions in South Africa
We install outdoor blinds in Cape Town
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Patio Covers

Patio Covers allow you to make the most of your outdoor space by extending your living space and bringing the indoors out. Patio Covers prove to be a cost-effective way of shielding your outdoor furniture from the weather, enhancing your homes appearance and adding value to your property. 

We offer a variety of Patio Cover structures built with cutting-edge materials, sleek finishing touches and modern designs. You can choose a standard design or we can custom design the Patio Cover to match your styling. Bring pleasure, comfort and security to your garden our outdoor space.
Down To Earth installs patio shade covers

Clean and low maintenance premium finish

We use cutting-edge materials for our shade solutions

Materials: Aluminium, wood, glass or a combination

Patio Covers

Patio Covers allow you to make the most of your outdoor space by extending your living space and bringing the indoors out. Patio Covers prove to be a cost-effective way of shielding your outdoor furniture from the weather, enhancing your homes appearance and adding value to your property. 

We offer a variety of Patio Cover structures built with cutting-edge materials, sleek finishing touches and modern designs. You can choose a standard design or we can custom design the Patio Cover to match your styling. Bring pleasure, comfort and security to your garden our outdoor space.
Down To Earth installs patio shade covers

Clean and low maintenance premium finish

We use cutting-edge materials for our shade solutions

Materials: Aluminium, wood, glass or a combination

Shade Ports

A Shade Port is a structural frame with a shade cloth material pulled over the frame. Shadeports are used to provide shade and sun protection for cars and parking lots or over playgrounds, pavilions, pools, water parks and any other outdoor gathering places. 

We can create incredibly unique and custom Shade Port structures, while maintaining maximum functionality. Shade Ports are also a popular way to enhance company corporate identity by matching the shade net colour to your corporate brand colours.

Top quality locally manufactured material used:

Our shade ports are made with galvanised steel covered with High Density Polyethylene

High-density polyethylene shade netting offers maximum sun protection and is tear and fray resistant. The netting has a high tensile strength for maximum durability and ensures a maintenance free, long life performance.

View the high-density polyethylene shade netting colour options here                                    

Shade Ports

A Shade Port is a structural frame with a shade cloth material pulled over the frame. Shadeports are used to provide shade and sun protection for cars and parking lots or over playgrounds, pavilions, pools, water parks and any other outdoor gathering places. 

We can create incredibly unique and custom Shade Port structures, while maintaining maximum functionality. Shade Ports are also a popular way to enhance company corporate identity by matching the shade net colour to your corporate brand colours.

Top quality locally manufactured material used:

Our shade ports are made with galvanised steel covered with High Density Polyethylene

High-density polyethylene shade netting offers maximum sun protection and is tear and fray resistant. The netting has a high tensile strength for maximum durability and ensures a maintenance free, long life performance.

View the high-density polyethylene shade netting colour options here 

Shade Sails

A Shade sail is a shade structure with a conventional ship sail design. Shade sails are used to block the sun's UV rays and add a beautiful, modern structure to your outdoor area. Shade Sails are quick to install and are available in a variety of designs and vibrant colours.

Shade sails structures are ideal for patios, play areas, pools, picnic spots, camping areas and event shade coverings. Shade Sails are also used in commercial settings to add modern branding and shade to outdoor malls or parking grounds. 

Product features:

  • Up to 97% of UV block out
  • Waterproof
  • Little to no maintenance

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Carports

A Carport is a covered hard-roof structure used to shelter vehicles. They are used to protect your assets from the sun’s harmful UV rays and safe-guard your vehicles from harsh weather conditions, such as hail and storms. This reduces the risk of costly damage to your assets. 

This shade structure is a cost-effective and stylish alternative to building a garage. There are multiple material options available to customise the Carport to your design preference. Materials used in these structures may include: Concealed box gutters, Aluminium or Chromadek® beams, Aluminium columns and Colorbond® roof sheets.
  • Commonly used for vehicles, boats, motorcycles or caravans
  • Cantilever designs are available for a simple and clean aesthetic

Carports

A Carport is a covered hard-roof structure used to shelter vehicles. They are used to protect your assets from the sun’s harmful UV rays and safe-guard your vehicles from harsh weather conditions, such as hail and storms. This reduces the risk of costly damage to your assets. 

This shade structure is a cost-effective and stylish alternative to building a garage. There are multiple material options available to customise the Carport to your design preference. Materials used in these structures may include: Concealed box gutters, Aluminium or Chromadek® beams, Aluminium columns and Colorbond® roof sheets.
  • Commonly used for vehicles, boats, motorcycles or caravans
  • Cantilever designs are available for a simple and clean aesthetic

Outdoor Blinds

Outdoor blinds are functional screens that can be installed around your outdoor area. Blinds allow you to control light, airflow and temperature while keeping you shielded and comfortable. With a sense of seclusion and sanctuary, you’ll spend more time enjoying life outdoors. 

Our Outdoor Blinds provide
  • Protection for your patio furniture
  • Privacy while maintaining a modern appearance
  • Shield from outside elements such as heat, dust, sunlight, rain, wind, UV rays and insects
Motorisation options available:
Custom designed carports in the Western Cape
Adjust the height of your blind at the touch of a button. Let the motor do the work and control the blind to get an effortlessly smooth quite glide. Motorisation is useful for larger blinds or blinds mounted in hard-to-reach locations. 

Outdoor Blinds

Outdoor blinds are functional screens that can be installed around your outdoor area. Blinds allow you to control light, airflow and temperature while keeping you shielded and comfortable. With a sense of seclusion and sanctuary, you’ll spend more time enjoying life outdoors. 

Our Outdoor Blinds provide
  • Protection for your patio furniture
  • Privacy while maintaining a modern appearance
  • Shield from outside elements such as heat, dust, sunlight, rain, wind, UV rays and insects
Motorisation options available:
Custom designed carports in the Western Cape
Adjust the height of your blind at the touch of a button. Let the motor do the work and control the blind to get an effortlessly smooth quite glide. Motorisation is useful for larger blinds or blinds mounted in hard-to-reach locations. 

Louvres

A louvre is a patio roof with adjustable angled slats used to control airflow and light penetration. Louvres are a cost-effective solution to cooling your patio area and shielding your furniture from the sun rays and rain. Louvres are durable and require little-to-no maintenance. 

Control the exact amount of light, airflow, heat or shade that enters through your roof throughout the day. When closed, the Louvres Roofs are sealed completely to block out wind and rain, keeping your area comfortable and dry. 
  • Automation: Operated manually, or with a remote or smart device
  • UV Rays: 100% blockage when closed
  • Material: Customisable high quality aluminium 

Louvres

A louvre is a patio roof with adjustable angled slats used to control airflow and light penetration. Louvres are a cost-effective solution to cooling your patio area and shielding your furniture from the sun rays and rain. Louvres are durable and require little-to-no maintenance. 

Control the exact amount of light, airflow, heat or shade that enters through your roof throughout the day. When closed, the Louvres Roofs are sealed completely to block out wind and rain, keeping your area comfortable and dry. 
  • Automation: Operated manually, or with a remote or smart device
  • UV Rays: 100% blockage when closed
  • Material: Customisable high quality aluminium 

How The Process Works

We will conduct a phone assessment with you for your shade solutions quote

1. Free Assessment

Fill in the form on our Contact Us page and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

We will conduct a phone assessment with you for your shade solutions quote

2. Quote

We will send you a free no obligation quote based on the assessment.

We will create an electronic design of your shade product on your property

3. On-site Visit

Our team will come out to your home or business to measure up and provide a design plan of how your shade structure will look on your property.

Down To Earth will begin with building your shade solution

4. Installation

Once the specifications and installation timeline is approved, our team will schedule your installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Install A Shadeport?

It's a more cost effective option than building a hard roof carport to protect your valuable mobile assets. It protects against the suns harmful UV rays, hail and rain if you take the waterproof netting option. They can be used in car parks, driveways, playgrounds, plant nurseries, restaurants etc. It does not normally require building plans, but we recommend checking with your local municipality. 

How Long Does It Take To Install A Shade Structure?

The installation timeline is between 1 - 2 weeks and may vary depending on the size of the shade solution. 


Installation Phases:

1. Poles & Measurements - We measure up the structure and install the poles.
2. Infrastructure Build - We begin building the structure and putting all the materials together. 

Do You Draw Up Design Plans For The Client To Review & Approve?

Yes. Before we begin with the build we will create an electronic design of the shade product on the clients property. This gives the client a clear visual of how the product will look once installed. 

Do You Have A Guarantee On Your Shade Products?

Yes, all of our shade solutions have a 2 year manufacturing warranty and 10 year workmanship guarantee.

Does The Shade Fabric Require Maintenance?

The shade fabrics are easy to clean and maintain. We recommend cleaning your shade product to ensure durability and longevity. The maintenance frequency will depend on the environment and weather conditions that the shade product is in. 

Do You Offer Maintenance & Repair Services On Shade Products?

Yes, we offer shade structure maintenance and repair services. This will include washing the shade nets with a high pressure hose and stitching any tears to the fabric.  Click here to contact us for fabric maintenance.

What Shade Material Colour Options Are Available?

There are 33 fabric colour options available. Here is a document that showcases the colour options, along with the detailed product features: Shadeports Down To Earth Colour Options

Are There Different Material Options Available For Carports And Shadeports?

Carports and Shadeports come with a variety of material options. We have cloth and aluminium/steel material options available. For our shadeports, we offer: Gavlanised steel, high-density polyethylene shade netting and HDPE nets. For our Carports we offer: Concealed box gutters, aluminium or Chromadek® beams, aluminium columns and Colorbond® roof sheets.

Are The Shade Products UV Resistant?

Yes, all our shade solutions have a High UV Protection of up to 97% UV block out.

Are The Shade Solutions Water Resistant?

Yes, our car ports, shadeports and water-proof shade netting options have exceptional water run off properties and are water resistant. 

Do You Need Building Plans For A Shadeport?

Shadeports are deemed a temporary structure, and do not normally require building plans. All municipalities have their own bylaws governing building regulations, so we do advise you contacting your local municipality to check what they say.  We do normally recommend staying 1.5m off the building line just to play it safe.

Do You Need Building Plans For A Carport?

Carports have a hard roof so are deemed a permanent structure.  We recommend contacting your local municipality to find out whether just permission, or approved plans are required for your carport requirements.

Customer Review

What Our Clients Say

"Our shade port is fantastic! My family and I absolutely love it. We spend more time together now that we have a shaded outdoor area. Your team was efficient, neat and punctual. Thank you for the shade."

A customer testimonial from one of our shade port customers

- Travis Millen, 

Shade Port Installation, Strand