awning covers
I read a thread here several weeks ago about making your own awning cover out of PVC. I found a much lighter, much cheaper plastic drain pipe, cut about 25% out lengthwise. It snaps on and off easily,...
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IAMICHABOD wrote:
A very good Idea. I am not throwing rocks, but wouldn't it be more productive if the cover was white like the rain gutters that have been used on other home made covers?
Covering the awning with a black cover will only make it hotter in the sun, making it counterproductive
Good point although the underside of my awning is black, so I have the warming effect built in whether I want it or not. But then it might not be a bad idea since the added heat would more easily evaporate the rolled up moisture in the awning if put away in the morning mist.
