Canvas Awnings How To Care For Them And Keep Them Good As New
Canvas awnings will last for many years if you take proper care of them. These awnings are made from the finest synthetic fabrics and you should only use water repellent and mildew resistant products when cleaning them. The material used in awnings, even the dome awnings, is mildew resistant, but that doesnt mean that you dont need to clean them. If dirt accumulates on canvas awnings, after a while it will become susceptible to mold and mildew.
Canvas awnings are custom made according to the measurements you provide to the retailer. Canvas dome awnings have a dome shape so that the water from the rain will run right off and not collect in the middle of the awning. The frame for dome awnings is made with powder coated aluminum tubing, which is what gives it the rounded shape. The hardware used for installation is galvanized steel making it rust and corrosion resistant.
You do have to wash the canvas awning material on a regular basis. You can use a mild soap on canvas awnings, but you do need to make sure that you rinse them off thoroughly. There are also special cleaners and disinfectants you...