awning covers

[dockmasterdave]

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, weighs about 1 pound, and has holes to allow the water to dry out, without the sun getting to my awning. Hope I load the pics right. This is my first try.
First time with photobucket. I copied the url but the image button isn't working. Any suggestions?

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae83/dockmasterdave/awning%20cover/awningcover1.jpg

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae83/dockmasterdave/awning%20cover/awningcover2.jpg

[1buda]

I like the idea. Do you have to take it off or leave it on while driving down the road?

[dockmasterdave]

Covering the awning with a black cover will only make it hotter in the sun, making it counterproductive

And a petri dish of mold, because of the extra heat.


C'mon guys, I live in south west Florida. Had this on all through rainy season in the sub tropics. My awning never even needed cleaning. If you choose not to use it, fine. It is posted for the benefit of anyone who chooses to use the information. Isn't that the whole idea of this forum. I have learned a lot from people here, and appreciate it.

Come up with something better.

If you are just looking for an argument, have a nice time, let me know how it came out, I won't be there.

[rgolding]

wmoses wrote:

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.

And a petri dish of mold, because of the extra heat.

[dockmasterdave]

Thanks for the input. I really like the idea of painting it white, but since the pipe is flexible I might have to try a couple different paints till I get the right one. I'm leaning towards the krylon for plastic.

[wmoses]

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.

[muelldawg]

That is a neat cover and I'm going to do it also.
THANKS

[muelldawg]

That is a neat cover and I'm going to do it also.
THANKS

[LynnandCarol]

I like this allot! And it could easily be spray painted white.

[IAMICHABOD]

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

[2012Coleman]

[gaymeadowsman]

Looks good to me. I may have to "borrow" that idea.