Most fixed awnings have a canvas top that ties to a metal frame. With this type of attachment surface, neither Velcro® tape nor tracking attachments will work, but we can place grommets every 12 inches that you can zip tie to your bar..
If the hanging surface is sloped, we will need to cut the pitch. While the roof line of the awning may be pitched, quite often awnings have an additional horizontal bar providing a continuous level hanging surface for rectangular curtain panels.
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Awning Example |
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In this example, the client did not want a doorway seam in the main line of view and instead placed the doors on the sides.  |
Panels attach to canvas awning frames using top grommets and zip ties. The curtain follows along the OUTSIDE of the frame and AROUND the outside of the support columns for maximum stability. The top of the curtain is actually higher up than in this diagram and behind the frame bar. Tracking is impossible for these types of awnings without major modifications to the frame.  |
This project Could have been configured any number of ways. In fact, the most common configuration is 2 symmetrical panels that meet in the center.The only reason to break the curtain into multiple panels is for obstructions and doorways. In this case, there are no obstructions. Many people get seduced into the tracking system with elegant swags, but keep in mind that black curtains are crystal clear to look through. You'll barely know they are there. These pipe frames are not good flat surfaces to mount track, anyways. This grommet method is the best possible option. It is also least expensive.  |
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Scalloped Aluminum Awnings These are best attached using an outside hang with Velcro® tape attachment. the adhesive backed Velcro needs to be applied horizontally just above the peak of a scallop. In addition, we need to protect the netting from rubbing against the bottom edge of the scallop, that over time, is like a knife edge.
We have a special little trick for these where we sew a very heavy 4 inch binding to the top of the curtain that can withstand the sharp edge. You will need to call in this order and simply tell us you have a "Scalloped aluminum awning."
Retractable Awnings These are very difficult to use and while we have made them at the insistence of a few clients, we don't know of any quality product that exists suitable for retractable awnings. We can make one that works if the awning is always extended, but it fails our standards for ease-of-use. Every time you extend or retract the awning, you must first remove most of the curtain. Once or twice isn't so bad, but after 8 times, you will want to jump off a cliff in frustration. |
This project has an aluminum scalloped awning that is sharp and will cut into netting. Tracking is rarely possible on these since they often lack a suitable track mounting surface. The best method is an outside hang with a broad 4" webbing to cover the sharp scallops. SEE NEXT IMAGE. |
The adhesive backed Velcro goes just above the top wave of the scallop. It still needs to be reinforced with marine snaps (at 2 top corners of a given panel and where a panel turns a corner. Because the aluminum is thin, it is best to place a small block of wood behind the scallp to hold the screw and prevent it from ripping out. The 4" webbing is heavy and durable enough not to get cut by the scalloped edge. |
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