Awnings are widely used today as a tool to cover external and internal surfaces.
However, the material that is being used in awnings usually cost a lot of money and
can be an expensive investment. This is why it’s important to take care of an awning
once you’ve obtained on.
Here are some techniques you can use when taking care of your awning:
Pick it up in case of rain-
Although the surface of awnings are used to protect us from the weather, sometimes
too much damage from it can cause the awning to break over time. For example, too
much rain can cause the awning to sink and strong winds can break the arms of the
awning.
Never wrap a canopy while wet-
Deploy it at the earliest opportunity and wait for the canvas to dry. This is
important because although the tarps have a antiputrefacion treatment, there is
always danger from atmospheric pollutions particles.
Cleaning-
dust off the awning only when it’s dry. To remove all particles from the surface use
suction or brushing. This can be done every six months. To clean it, wash the awning
with warm water and brush it simultaneously.
Stains- For stains use a cloth with solvent. For water-based stains, clean with a
sponge and wipe with a damp cloth. NEVER use detergents or CHEMICALS. Water machines
should not be used under pressure to clean your awning. This can damage the
waterproofing layer canvas.
REPAIRS-
Any type of awning is in danger of breaking therefore it has to be fixed every now
and then. However, if your roof is older than 10 years, the parts to fix it may no
longer exist. Awnings All Awnings are a reliable company that have professionals who
pride themselves into taking care and fixing awnings for your everyday needs.
CHANGE CANVAS-
Changing the canvas of an awning is not required before five years. They can usually
last up to 10 years. When the time comes to change the canvas, you can always rely
on Awnings All Awnings to change it for you with quality results.
