shrinkage
My 8 year old awning has shrunk a lot: it has lost almost a foot of its 16 foot width. To the point where awning deflappers can't be used because the straps aren't long enough to reach around the supp...
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You can keep the fabric from shifting on the tube by using a sheet metal screw at each end of the fabric. Just use a screw that is large enough to fit securely in the fabric track.
