How To Remove Old Fabric From A Retrackable Awning

Insert the new awning into the channels on the roller tube and slide it all the way down to install it.

How to remove old fabric from a retrackable awning.

If you are removing a retractable awning for repair or replacement be sure to use particular care. Roll the fabric up and reattach the legs before you put the awning back onto the rv. Remove the screws so the awning fabric can slide back and forth easily in the channel. For tips about how to lubricate the rollers.

First remove the frame arms. It s as simple as that and all the materials can be found at www. Add a cording sleeve. Measure and cut new fabric we recommend sunbrella.

There should be at least two screws holding the fabric in place inside this channel. Attach binding to valance. We can replace old worn out or faded fabric on retractable and fixed awnings without replacing the entire unit. Then carefully remove the screws for the awning mechanism itself.

At the top of the awning there is a channel the fabric slides into. Hem all awning edges. Unroll the spring with a vise grip slide the spring out of the roller tube and roll the old fabric off of it. New fabric for your patio retractable awning.

Measure and cut a valance. How to replace retractable awning fabric in 8 steps. Both fabrics have a 10 year warranty and are solution dyed acrylics. All replacement fabric is sewn using tenara gore thread that has a lifetime warranty that ensures no seam splitting unlike others that use a polyester thread.

The elements are spring loaded and can pop at unexpected times. Store them carefully if you plan to repair and reinstall. 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. 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.

With your awning slightly extended remove these bolts.