How To Remove Old Fabric From A Retrackable Awning

Slide the awning fabric out of the roller.

How to remove old fabric from a retrackable awning.

Attach binding to valance. If your retractable awning is fairly large you will likely need another person or two to help you properly slide the spline out to remove the worn fabric and then re insert the replacement material. They are available in vinyl or fabric as standard or retractable covers. Measure and cut a valance.

One option is to rent a cherry picker. As you unscrew the awing from the house attach it with bungee cords and nylon rope to the cherry picker. Use your garden hose to wet your awnings completely before you start spraying the mildew remover. Awnings are a less expensive way of shielding patios and motor homes from the sun.

Have a person grab hold of each awning leg. Awnings are susceptible to a growth of algae mold and mildew just like anything else exposed to the outside elements for a continuous amount of time. Use a mildew remover instead the same one that you use in your bathroom. They may be more reasonably priced than you imagine.

If your awnings become stained with mildew use a mildew remover rather than bleach. Work with 1 or 2 other people to slide the fabric out of the track. To ease removal take a razor knife and cut between the two vinyl cords to separate the valance from the main fabric. The two sections are easier to remove separately than together.

Hem all awning edges. The cherry picker will hold the awning in place as the repairs are completed. Measure and cut new fabric we recommend sunbrella. Lay out your replacement fabric with the pattern facing the ground so you can find your connection points.

How to replace retractable awning fabric in 8 steps. While bleach will kill the mildew it will also cause discoloration to your awning s fabric. Once you have removed the old fabric you can place it on top of your new fabric and use it as a pattern to cut out the proper size to cover your patio and fit your awning s roller tube. Re install the awning fabric.