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.

They are available in vinyl or fabric as standard or retractable covers. 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. Use a mildew remover instead the same one that you use in your bathroom. The two sections are easier to remove separately than together.

Awnings are a less expensive way of shielding patios and motor homes from the sun. As you unscrew the awing from the house attach it with bungee cords and nylon rope to the cherry picker. Attach binding to valance. Lift the legs up off the ground and begin to walk alongside the rv towards the end of the track that you split open.

Measure and cut new fabric we recommend sunbrella. They may be more reasonably priced than you imagine. The cherry picker will hold the awning in place as the repairs are completed. To ease removal take a razor knife and cut between the two vinyl cords to separate the valance from the main fabric.

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. Lay out your replacement fabric with the pattern facing the ground so you can find your connection points. While bleach will kill the mildew it will also cause discoloration to your awning s fabric. 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.

Work with 1 or 2 other people to slide the fabric out of the track. Hem all awning edges. If needed have a third person tug the fabric along the track. Add a cording sleeve.

If your awnings become stained with mildew use a mildew remover rather than bleach. Re install the awning fabric. Measure and cut a valance. Use your garden hose to wet your awnings completely before you start spraying the mildew remover.