Save It And Have An Awning Repair

You may have been wondering if there is an effective and easy way to repair your home or camp awning. There is no need for you to go for an expensive way. Repairing does not need to be that expensive.

The awning can be fixed in so many reasons. One of the most common is that the fabric of the awning has become damaged in some means. It is prone to rips, tears and also frame damage. Thus requiring awning repair NJ or even substitute a new one. It could be that the fabric itself is in great shape, only the stitches have come undone in certain fields and need to be reattached.

Have your repair kit with you at all times, and do not forget to include a clear tape. You can also choose a tape that will also match will your patterns. Include a water proof or outdoor glue. Before you start repairing it, clean it and make sure that it is free from any molds and dirt. You can use a non abrasive, water based textile cleaning solution.

With your water based cleaning solution, clean off the top and bottom of the part that needs repair. Remember solutions in oil base does not really work for this. It is really important to get rid of all the dirt that you see. But, look closely and avoid making the damage bigger. Check also if there are parts of that has tiny holes or parts that are about to tear for an early prevention. Small tears or holes will soon enough become larger and worse.

After cleaning the area, slowly and carefully pat dry with a clean absorbent towel or wash cloth. Do not allow moisture to stay in place, make it sure that everything is dry. Air dry it until the moisture is totally gone.

When applying the tape, put a board or place it on a flat surface under the tear. When you put a tape in a wrong kind of way, do not remove it. Removing it will make the tear or hole worse. Instead, apply another tape to cover the tear.

There are times when a tear will be bigger than two or three feet. You will need to patch for the material. Choose a patch the matches with the patterns of your material. By using a patch that matches with your pattern, cut it in a square with a length and width that is one or two inches bigger than the hole or tear.

By using a sharp knife or a fabric scissors, cut the hanging or loose material from the edges. It will then create a smooth and clean finish. And lastly, put the waterproof glue in area of the tear.

Replacing it with a new one is not always an option. Repairing it will cost you just a little that replacing. You can fix and do it yourself and surely it will not cost too much. But if you a budget, you can always hire someone to do and fix it for you.