Use a hand or motorized crank to retract the awning.
Diy retractable awning for pergola.
Outdoor fabric wire clothesline or aircraft cable but a roll of clothesline is cheaper screw eyes 1 for each corner of the canopy turnbuckles 1 2 the amount as screw eyes drapery rings with clips wire clamps.
Spread the fabric shade out on a flat surface one section at a time.
Retractable awnings consist of a metal framework covered with shade fabric and they are one of the most popular patio shade ideas.
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Fold long seam to long seam and crease the fold.
Large eye screws do the sliding and make easy work of extending and retracting the canopy.
The result should be two lines 1 1 2 apart with the seam in the center.
With a pencil make a line 3 4 from the center on both sides of each long top stitched seam.
The framework mounts directly on the side of your house.
Deck and patio shade awning in retracted position.