Diy Retractable Awning For Pergola

When retracted this diy pergola canopy tucks neatly away at one end of the structure.

Diy retractable awning for pergola.

We carry an extensive selection of awning parts including awning motors controls sensors suncover components and universal awning parts. With a pencil make a line 3 4 from the center on both sides of each long top stitched seam. The result should be two lines 1 1 2 apart with the seam in the center. With a retractable canopy the fabric is attached to support boards that slide along tensioned stainless steel cables called wire ropes.

Retractable awnings consist of a metal framework covered with shade fabric and they are one of the most popular patio shade ideas. The framework mounts directly on the side of your house. Spread the fabric shade out on a flat surface one section at a time. Large eye screws do the sliding and make easy work of extending and retracting the canopy.

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. Deck and patio shade awning in retracted position.