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Awning Care

Country at Home : Episode CAH-402 -- More Projects »
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A retractable awning added to this kitchen window reduced the inside temperature of the room by 10 degrees on summer days.
Bruce Johnson demonstrates how to care for awnings. Today's awnings are usually made from heavy cotton or a synthetic fabric, treated to be water-resistant. Here are some of his care tips:
  • Keep leaves and twigs off your awning. They can rot there, causing permanent stains.
  • Wash off the awning fabric monthly. Use a garden hose to rinse it down so that dirt doesn't have a chance to lodge in the material.
  • Never retract your awning when it is very cold or when the awning is wet. You could damage the fabric or cause it to become mildewed.
  • Don't use chemical insect sprays to remove wasps or spiders from the underside of your awning. These products can destroy the water resistance of the awning fabric. Instead use a household broom to dislodge the unwelcome bugs.

Also in this Episode
Country at Home : Episode CAH-402
•European-Flavored Country
•Native American Art
•Awning Care
•Handmade Furniture
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