How to Prolong the Lifespan of Your Purchased Awning

If you have ever been had the displeasure of having to stay under the burning sun for an extended amount of time, with no shade or protection whatsoever to hide you from the unrelenting bites of that massive body of heat billions of kilometers away, you’d really appreciate the usefulness of awnings. Providing that much-needed protection from the sun’s glare, awnings are one hell of a useful addition to any building.

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Like every other possession though, awnings need to be maintained if they are to retain their initial prestige. They need taking care of, without which they are sure to degrade much faster than expected. To prevent this and prolong the life span of your awnings, you need to observe some practices. This blog introduces you to these practices sure to help you prolong the life span of this very important building installment.

Maintenance practices that make the awnings stand the test of time

While company warranties on most awnings range from about 5-8 years, a lack of maintenance can get these awnings degrading much earlier than that. The inverse is also the case. If you maintain your awnings well, you’d be getting much more years added to their lifespan.

Cleaning the fabric will, of course, go a long way in maintaining the color and the shade of the awning. That is the obvious way of maintaining any type of fabric. To ensure you don't harm your awning while cleaning, make sure that you use the right cleaning material for your awning and make sure to clean it the right way.

Here are some methods for cleaning any fabric:

1.    Clear off any dirt or dust.

2.    Hose down the fabric

3.    Make sure to protect the underside of the awning to keep the dust away

4.    Apply a quarter of mild soap (do not use detergents or harsh soaps).

5.    Let the cleaning solution soak for a quarter of an hour.

6.    Flush the solution completely with water.

7.    Air dry.

Cleaning alone is definitely not the only practice that can increase warranty but also checking on a monthly interval for wears and tears can also help prevent accelerated degeneration of the fabric.

Other practices you can do to add to the lifespan of the awnings are:

●   Avoid any form of cooking under the awnings as the heat generated goes up and through the awning and may further reduce the durability.

●   Take note of the frames too. Be quick to notice any form of rust on the frames and remove any if noticed. Repainting the frames at least once a year can help reduce the formation of rust on the frames.

●   Vines and shrubs are plants that produce acid and these acids can destroy the fabric and significantly shorten its lifespan so mind the type of plants you grow around your awning.

It is also important not to forget that quality also guarantees durability so it would be wise to always purchase from a trusted manufacturer.

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