Putting Up An Awning In The Rain

Aspects to keep in view the important aspect to keep in mind is that the awning should be installed at a proper pitch or slope.

Putting up an awning in the rain. The decision to retract or extend an awning when it s raining is more a matter of responsible judgment and your discretion. You need to sure to put the head of the bolt on the outside to avoid tearing fabric. Moisture and a rolled up awning are a bad combination. Just do not leave for more than a day or so if wet.

However most awning manufacturers will recommend that awnings be fully retracted in difficult weather conditions. Repeat this on opposite side. If you need it you put it up. Adjusting the angle or pitch so water can t pool decreases that weight and prevents the fabric from stretching and sagging.

When it rains you have vegetable matter in the rain most awning cloths have anti mould treatments. Here s my method for preventing rainwater build up on my awning. Packing up a wet awning. Water trapped in a rolled up awning is the perfect place for mold and mildew to grow.

Never leave more than 24 hours in this condition. Attach the support arms to the camel back bracket that are already mounted on the edge canopy rafter at the front of the awning. We have all been stuck packing up camp in the rain but once you get back home or to your next destination get that awning open as soon as possible. Even if the weather is still wet it would be better to put the awning back up in the rain than leave it packed wet.

Rain and rain water pooling will add weight to the canopy and can damage the awning. Adding a rain sensor to a motorized awning will automatically close the cover if it rains which will protect your investment too. Attach outer canopy rafters to pre installed front edge trim. That will allow the rain water to run off the awning without pooling on the cover.