Diy Retractable Awning Pergola

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Diy retractable awning pergola.

A wire hung canopy can be installed on any pergola or other freestanding structure. With a retractable canopy the fabric is attached to support boards that slide along tensioned stainless steel cables called wire ropes. When retracted this diy pergola canopy tucks neatly away at one end of the structure. I hemmed the edges as well.

These billowing shades easily slide on the cables they hang from so you can have shade when you want it and retract them when you want a little more sun. Add extra shade and style to your outdoor living space with a wire hung canopy system. Hook the other end of the turnbuckle onto your screw eye and fasten the opposite end in a loop with wire clamps as shown above. Next measure the distance of the screw eyes from one to the other on your pergola and then place the drapery hooks at those measurements.