How to Maintain Your Awning?

Answer 1

Awning care

An awning is a great addition to any patio or deck. RV's also have wonderful awnings that transform into outdoor rooms with the addition of screen sides. Maintaining the awning is not hard at all.

First, inspect the awning for any signs of tears or damage to the fabric. These must be repaired immediately as over time, they can become worse with wind and sun damage. Treating the fabric with water repellants containing UV protectants will extend the fabric's life. Inspect all plastic and metal parts for damage or bending. Replace these immediately.

Second, be diligent about retracting the awning when it is not in use, inclement weather or high winds are predicted. These can damage or destroy an awning in a matter of seconds.

Third, during the winter months, especially when snow and ice are expected, fully retract the awning and wrap it with a protective cover provided by the manufacturer or make one from waterproof canvas.

Fourth, remove any limbs or branches hanging over the awning space. If a limb falls, it can damage or destroy the awning. Park RV's away from trees, limbs and hillsides to protect the awning from animals, falling rocks, and so forth.

Lastly, ensure the awning fabric is clean and dry before retracting it. Sticks, moisture, leaves, and animal waste will damage and rot the awning fabric while in storage.