Remove Retractable Awning

If you are removing a retractable awning for repair or replacement be sure to use particular care.

Remove retractable awning.

Use your garden hose to wet your awnings completely before you start spraying the mildew remover. While bleach will kill the mildew it will also cause discoloration to your awning s fabric. Some people use bleach in order to remove mildew but one downside for bleach is even though it will remove the stain it will also cause discoloration of your awnings fabric. First starting on either end use a phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the screw and gently remove the cap.

Second once you ve removed both end caps slowly slide the fabric out of the awning. First remove the frame arms. Contact us for a quote r. Lower the top rail to remove it if there aren t support arms that connect it to the bottom of the house.

If you do encounter the unfortunate situation of your retractable awning being stained with mildew go to your local store and purchase a mildew remover. Make sure that you hold the awning in place as it may fall forwards as you do this. If your awnings become stained with mildew use a mildew remover rather than bleach. Use a putty knife and wire brush to remove dried caulking from the wall.

To remove awning covers follow these simple instructions while referring to the above illustrations. Use a mildew remover instead the same one that you use in your bathroom. If you are looking for a great retractable awning for different surfaces such as siding or stucco the aecojoy manual awning canopy may be for you. 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.

If the rail does have support arms slowly lower the top forwards until it rests against the ground and remove the bottom rail. The elements are spring loaded and can pop at unexpected times. Be sure to keep them together. Window awnings frames and attachments vary with the manufacturer.

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 pair of cutting pliers or knife to carefully cut the ropes of the rafters a wings b and front bars c. Store them carefully if you plan to repair and reinstall. Removing your awning valance is a simple two step process.

Sailrite no longer sews finished retractable awning panels but will provide a quote for the items you will need to sew it yourself.