How to Repair Awnings

April 4th, 2015 · Published to Awnings

How to Repair AwningsAwnings in Sydney are constantly exposed to the elements—not only rain and dust, but also lots of sunlight that can damage the frame and the fabric over time. While we at Global Shade ensure our awnings are made of durable materials, maintenance and repairs here and there can definitely extend the life of your awnings.

We find when customers are looking for awnings in Sydney, they often ask about how one goes about repairing a damage awning. To make it easier for you, I thought I’d share some tips to help you repair your awnings should they ever get damaged.

DIY Repair and Maintenance

Minor rips and tears in the fabric and rusting in the frame is inevitable—nothing is truly indestructible. For care and maintenance purposes, you should regularly clean your awnings (more often if your awnings are installed in a commercial space—you do not want to turn prospective customers off with dirty awnings). First, spray the awnings with a hose to remove any loose dirt. If you want a more thorough cleaning job, you can use a solution of mild detergent and warm water to remove any grime and dirt that may have accumulated on the surface. Rinse thoroughly, and allow the awning to dry.

While you are waiting for your awnings to dry, you can inspect the fabric for tears and rips. Smaller tears you can easily stitch up with a heavy, outdoor-grade thread. Make sure that the colour of the thread is close to the fabric’s hue for a barely there, imperceptible stitching job. For bigger rips and holes, you might want to purchase a bit of the same fabric and stitch on a patch (slightly bigger than the hole or rip to make sure that damage is sealed). This will ensure that your awnings will remain weatherproof.

If the frames are showing signs of rust, you can take a piece of sandpaper or a wire brush to gently rub the rust away without damaging the steel or aluminium. Once all traces of rust are gone, you can clean the area thoroughly and apply rust-inhibiting primer or paint. If you cannot find a primer that closely matches the colour of the frame, you can use spray-on clear fixative or sealer.

Professional Awning Repairs

If the damage to your awnings proves to be too tough to repair yourself, you can bring in the professionals to do the job for you—companies that manufacture awnings in Sydney will usually be able to come out and assess the damage and provide a quote to repair them. In the case of pulley or lever problems, or damage in the electrical components of the awnings, you are better off calling a Sydney awning company to repair the awnings for you.

Companies that manufacture awnings in Sydney can help you with everything else that you cannot do on your own—from deep cleaning to fixing defective electrical parts. Finding a good one can be quite difficult; you have to make sure that you are working with the right repair team to ensure a good job and prevent your awnings from further breaking down.

Find a Sydney awning company that offers on-site repairs under your supervision. Some companies will dismantle your awnings and take it to their location for repair, but you will have to ask if they will be in charge of delivery. Also, ask for an estimate of the job to ensure that you are getting a good deal. If they are replacing any part of the awnings, ask to see the replacement parts before installation.

Conclusion

Awnings last for a long time, but if you want them to last longer, you will have to do a regular bit of maintenance and repair. Contact Global Shade today for the best deals on awnings in Sydney, as well as reputable repair companies that will allow you to make the most out of your shelter and shade installations.

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