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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

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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