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Save It And Have An Awning Repair

By Tanisha Berg


You may have been wondering if there is an effective and easy way to repair your home or camp awning. There is no need for you to go for an expensive way. Repairing does not need to be that expensive.

The awning can be fixed in so many reasons. One of the most common is that the fabric of the awning has become damaged in some means. It is prone to rips, tears and also frame damage. Thus requiring awning repair NJ or even substitute a new one. It could be that the fabric itself is in great shape, only the stitches have come undone in certain fields and need to be reattached.

Have your repair kit with you at all times, and do not forget to include a clear tape. You can also choose a tape that will also match will your patterns. Include a water proof or outdoor glue. Before you start repairing it, clean it and make sure that it is free from any molds and dirt. You can use a non abrasive, water based textile cleaning solution.

With your water based cleaning solution, clean off the top and bottom of the part that needs repair. Remember solutions in oil base does not really work for this. It is really important to get rid of all the dirt that you see. But, look closely and avoid making the damage bigger. Check also if there are parts of that has tiny holes or parts that are about to tear for an early prevention. Small tears or holes will soon enough become larger and worse.

When everything is already clean, pat it dry with an absorbent towel or any clean cloth. Use it to absorb the moisture. Do not leave the moisture in the area. Allow the air to help it in, absorbing the moisture.

Apply the clear tape on the fabric with it laying on a flat surface to prevent bubbles. Do not remove the it once it is placed. Even if at times when you put it wrongly. Because if you remove it, it will make a larger hole. Just cover it up and put another new tape on top of it.

When the comes that the tear will become larger than two or three feet, that is the time you will be needing a patch that will match the patterns of your awning. There are many patches that will match yours. Use the patch and cut in a shape of square that is one to two inches bigger in length and width of the tear.

trim the loose or hanging material from the edge of the hole with a fabric scissors or a sharp knife. Smooth the edge of the material if you want to have a very clean finish. And apply the outdoor glue around the hole.

Repairing will always be cheaper than replacing it to a new one. Repairing it can always be done by yourself. But if you are too busy to do it, you can always look for a repairer to fix it so that it will be in good working condition. Awnings are a big help to us, it can protect us from wind and rain, so we need to take care of it also.




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