Awning Life Span
Here is a question that I may get a myriad of answers…. How long does an awning fabric last, given if: I use trailer at least once per month for 3-4 days with a total number of trips to about 12...
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TucsonJim wrote:
I replaced my vinyl awning material last year when it was seven years old. The sun had gotten to the top of the rolled up material and it failed. I keep the awning covered with plastic drain pipe now.
doxiemom11 wrote:
From a depreciation chart of an insurance company
Canvas Awning - normal useful years - 20 years
Vinyl Awning - normal useful years - 8 years
Sometimes times it pays to spend the extra for quality materials when replacing an awning.
Ok, so it seems I have a bit of time to go….all good info here but here is a good idea to cover the top part when retracted, I'm going to have to look into this. Good maintenance I see is the key and keeping the mildew off as well. There are times I cannot help but to retract when it is wet but finding a time to dry it out is challenging so that is one of the variables….
Thanks all
