Newlands' rain, kept on the right side of the glass.

Newlands catches far more rain than almost anywhere else in the country — the eastern slope of Table Mountain pulls moisture out of the same wind that leaves the Atlantic seaboard dry a few kilometres away. We specify sealed aluminium hardware and moisture-tolerant fabrics as standard here, not as an upgrade, and anything fitted outside gets a full cassette.

Wherever possible we fix into the window reveal rather than the sash itself, so the original joinery isn't drilled or altered. If a particular window needs a different approach, we'll say so plainly at the measure, before anything's ordered.

No. Our roller shutters are shading shutters — aluminium slats that roll down outside the glass for sun, glare and blackout, with a genuine insulation benefit against the damp. Security-rated roller shutters are a different product; ask if that's what you actually need and we'll point you the right way.

Some of Newlands' older homes carry heritage protection under the city's register. If yours does, anything visible from the street may need council sign-off, and we'll flag that at the measure rather than let it be a surprise. Interior blinds sit entirely behind the glass line and are never affected either way.

Chain tensioners anchoring the loop to the wall are standard on every install. For nurseries, kids' rooms or homes with visiting grandchildren, we'll recommend cordless, wand-tilt or motorised control instead — no dangling chain at all.

A good part of the upper slope is steep, narrow and tree-lined. Tell us at booking and we'll work around it, including evenings and weekends where that helps.