My grass loves it too reduces water evaporation or something because it grows fuller now then before the shade.
Extending my backyard awning.
The frame is comprised of both steel and aluminum which is just about the toughest combo you can get at this affordable price.
There can be several reasons for that and a repair man should be able to check on that.
For protection from sun and rain cover a timber frame with awning fabric or roofing material.
For a partial shade solution build your own pergola and then train vines to grow over it.
Used hardware from big box stores instead.
These tend to go out quite often and will need replacing.
What this option is going to do for you is extend the amount of time you enjoy shade on your patio since it will help block the sun from the side while your patio s cover blocks it from above.
In most cases you may have to replace the motor which wont be costly to do.
By doing this the motor should start to operate and extend or retract the awning.
If you have an awning with an electric sensor you can expect to have to use the manual retraction lever on it anytime the sensor is acting finicky or whenever the power goes out.
This was a perfect size for extending my patio to block reduce the sunlight.
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Keep in mind that you do not have to use actual patio curtains to achieve this look and function.
Easy to set up the rope is soft and great.
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To operate the porch awning you ll use pitch loops and the crank loop.
If that does not happen then the motor has gone bad.