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July 14, 2025

Keep Birds Out of Retractable Awnings: Complete Guide

To keep birds out of retractable awnings, block access with netting or full-cassette models, use daily motion, and remove attractants like feeders or nests. Smart movement and physical barriers are key. Stop Birds from Nesting in Your Awning Today Birds love awnings because they’re quiet, covered, and rarely disturbed. But

June 29, 2025

Clean Mold Off Awnings Without Damage: Complete Guide

Mold on awnings signals early fabric failure—it weakens stitching, breaks down water resistance, and spreads quickly in damp folds. Use low-pressure cleaning, fabric-safe solutions, and dry thoroughly to remove mold safely and prevent long-term damage. How to Clean an Awning with Mold (Without Damaging It!) Mold doesn’t just stain, it

June 27, 2025

How Long Do Awnings Last? Lifespan by Type & Care Tips

Basic canvas awnings usually last around 5–8 years, while vinyl holds up better at 15–25. Aluminum or steel can stretch up to 30 years. Retractables typically go 10–15 years, and high-end PTFE models with smart features? They can easily push past 25–30 with the right care. How Long Do Awnings

June 21, 2025

Cleaning Canvas Awnings Without Damage | Pro Guide + Tips

The best way to keep your canvas awning looking new is to clean it lightly once or twice a year. It doesn’t take much, just a few smart steps and the right approach. Here’s the method we recommend: Brush off loose dirt and hose the awning down with clean water.

March 21, 2025

What Kind of Wind Load Can a Retractable Awning Handle?

Creating a comfortable and inviting space outside during the hot summer months is easy with a retractable awning, but can retractable awnings withstand wind? Understanding the wind load capacity on the retractable awning can help you determine how you can make the most of your investment and keep your outdoor

August 22, 2024

How to Clean an Awning

Maintaining your awning is essential to ensuring it has the longest lifespan possible. This includes checking your mountings and fixtures, removing debris from the cover and awning and cleaning it. Regular cleanings may even help extend the life of your product. Below, we’ll detail our recommendations for how to clean

May 23, 2023

Best Awnings for Windy Areas

Adding a retractable awning to your home has many benefits: welcome and much-needed sun protection, an improved environment for outdoor entertaining, and added curb appeal for your patio or deck. If you live in an area prone to high wind conditions, you may not have considered adding a retractable awning

August 19, 2022

Can Awnings Be Used In Winter Weather?

The beating heat of the summer sun is the most common reason that people install awnings on the outside of their home, but that’s not the only time that these exterior structures can be useful. Can awnings be used in the winter? Absolutely! It’s a common misnomer that retractable awnings

May 14, 2021

How to Protect Your Awning from Wind Damage

An awning is a great asset to your home or business. They offer many advantages to you, your family, or your customers. Awnings are perhaps best known for protecting people from the elements. However, this doesn’t mean that you should let your awning itself go unprotected! Although awnings are very

January 21, 2020

How to Remove and Maintain Your Awning Valance

Before we get into discussing how to remove and maintain your awning valance, let’s shine a light on exactly what an awning valance is. An awning valance is the pretty little curtain that hangs down a short distance from the actual awning. It is basically an additional awning that is

January 13, 2020

How to Winterize a Retractable Awning

Winterizing your awning is an important part of regular awning maintenance. While the structure of Marygrove awnings is designed to be used year round, it’s a good idea to prepare for the colder months with these tips. Heavy frost is a good indicator that it will soon be time to

January 3, 2020

How to Change the Battery in Your Awning Remote

If you frequently use your Marygrove awning remote, chances are you’ll need to change the battery. Changing the battery in your remote is easy, simple and quick. Depending on your remote’s style, you may need a screwdriver to remove the back panel, but all in all you can have the

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