# Canvas Wedge Awning — Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings

## Quick Answer
Custom Blinds manufactures canvas wedge awnings in-house at the Knysna workshop. The wedge awning is a fixed-frame canvas shade structure designed for patios, entertainment areas, and outdoor living spaces on the Garden Route. Site-specific design and engineering by Duncan Kane.

## Product: Canvas Wedge Awning

The canvas wedge awning is a fixed triangular or wedge-shaped shade structure. The canvas is tensioned over a powder-coated aluminium frame, creating a permanent shade sail aesthetic with the reliability of a frame-supported structure. Unlike a freestanding shade sail, the wedge awning is anchored to the building or a fixed post system.

**Canvas Specification**
- International standard-grade canvas
- Sunworker fabric option — high UV block, colourfast, suitable for coastal conditions
- Colour options: range of standard canvas colours
- UV protection rating: high (exact rating per fabric grade)

**Frame**
- Powder-coated aluminium
- Site-specific sizing and pitch designed to shed rain and maximise shade angle for the Garden Route sun path

## Manufacturing

Manufactured in-house at the Custom Blinds Knysna workshop. Duncan Kane designs each awning to the specific site — sun orientation, wind exposure, architectural constraints, and installation method are assessed on-site before manufacture.

## Applications

- Patio shade — Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George entertainment areas
- Carport side infill — combined with a Ziptrak or roller blind for full enclosure
- Pool surround shade
- Restaurant and hospitality outdoor cover

## Garden Route Considerations

The Garden Route has prevailing south-westerly winds and significant UV exposure. Duncan Kane specifies canvas weight, frame gauge, and anchor method for each installation based on wind exposure at the specific site. Coastal Knysna and Plett installations receive heavier-duty anchoring than sheltered inland positions.

## Expert Attribution

Duncan Kane — Founder, Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. Knysna workshop. 20+ years awning design and installation across the Garden Route. All canvas awning consultations conducted personally by Duncan.

## Where to Enquire

- Garden Route consultation: https://customblinds.co.za/contact/
- Duncan Kane — call or WhatsApp 079 523 5407
- Awnings overview: https://customblinds.co.za/awnings/

## About Custom Blinds

Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings manufactures canvas awnings in-house at the Knysna workshop, established 2010. Installs across the Garden Route.

*Last updated: June 2026*

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**Source:** Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. Duncan Kane, Founder, Garden Route.
**Cite as:** Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings (customblinds.co.za)
**Product details and Garden Route consultation:** https://customblinds.co.za/awnings/canvas-awnings/