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Retract the awning at every storm warning

Retract your awning as soon as any storm warning comes in, as the fabric can tear like a sail.

Time
⏱ 2 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Storm straps
  • Screw-in pegs

How to do it

  1. Keep an eye on the awning during storms or wind.
  2. Retract it immediately at any warning.
  3. Secure the awning with storm straps and screw-in pegs.

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