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.
On the Cape coast, the material your outdoor structure is made of decides how it ages. Salt air, relentless UV and the south-easter are hard on everything. Here is how our two material families — aluminium and composite — actually compare where it counts.
Our aluminium is marine-grade extrusion with no ferrous metal anywhere, powder-coated and baked-enamel finished. Composite is a UV-stable, timber-look material over an engineered frame — the warmth of wood without the wood.
Aluminium is the longest-lasting option on the coast: it does not rust, and we back it with a lifetime corrosion guarantee. Composite resists rot, insects and moisture and will not warp or splinter like timber, carrying its own multi-year product guarantee.
Both are genuinely low-maintenance — an occasional wash with mild soapy water is the whole routine. Neither needs sanding, sealing or oiling. See the composite care guide for the simple method.
Aluminium reads clean and architectural and takes any colour. Composite reads warm and natural, with timber grain and tone. It is genuinely a style choice — both perform.
Pricing is per project, but as a rule aluminium structures and composite structures sit in a similar bracket for the same footprint; automation and span move the number more than material choice does.
Choose aluminium for the cleanest lines, longest life and lowest fuss; choose composite for timber warmth without the upkeep. Many homes combine the two — an aluminium structure with composite accents. Not sure? See louvre roof vs pergola too.
Quality composite is UV-stabilised and fade-resistant. A slight, even mellowing over the first months is normal for a natural-look product and settles into a consistent tone.
Powder-coated aluminium can warm in direct sun, but a louvre roof is adjustable and a covered structure shades the space beneath. Lighter colours stay cooler.
Marine-grade aluminium with no ferrous metal is the safest choice front-line on the Atlantic, backed by our lifetime corrosion guarantee.
Yes — an aluminium frame with composite detailing is a popular combination and we build it routinely.
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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