Does anyone know how to make a DIY retractable awning ?
I have a patio that needs an awning and it is a different size than pre made and the
made to order ones are so expensive .
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How about making a sun shade sail? Go to an upholstry shop that has marine supplies for best outside fabric, if you buy nylon get rip-stop nylon. You could install pulleys on 2 corners so you can let it come down quickly. https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=how+to+make+a+sun+sail+shade&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
if someone (you?) is handy, I bet it can be custom designed with pvc pipes and canvas. I am guessing it is like a window shade in theory. Fabric rolled up on a pipe or roller, a way to open it (unroll), a way to keep it up and a way to re-roll it back up. I can almost see it now!!! Good luck!