Useful tips and tricks
What should you be aware of when putting up an awning? Or, what are the best tricks for long-term maintenance? With more than 60 years’ experience behind us, we know a thing or two about awnings, and we’d like to share that knowledge with you.
We will be posting regular updates here, giving you our top tips and tricks, from pegging techniques to storm protection.
10 useful tips for when your awning needs packing away for the winter
Autumn is here, and perhaps like so many others you should have cleaned your awning and packed it away. It pays to clean and inspect your awning thoroughly when packing it away for the winter. We’ve put together 10 useful tips for you:
What type of frame should you choose?
Follow our guide and find out which type of frame you should choose for your Isabella awning, sun canopy or annex.
Winter securing of seasonal awnings for year-round use
If you plan to use a seasonal awning – such as the Ambassador, Commodore, Nordic, Forum or Penta – during the winter period (week 43 to week 11), it’s important to follow the requirements and recommendations below.
How to clean your awning in winter!
During the winter months, frequent and thorough cleaning of the awning is particularly important. This applies to exterior and interior.
7 tips for reducing condensation
Most campers experience condensation in their awnings from time to time. Here are 7 tips on what you can do to minimise it.
How to minimise cleaning and protect the underlay in your awning
3 steps for keeping your underlay, mud wall and canvas clean and dry in your awning
Prevent noisy zips in windy weather
Prevent zip sliders making a noise in windy weather. Fit Zipcovers onto the sliders.
Veranda pole for ventilation
Would you like more ventilation inside your awning on a hot day? Use the veranda pole supplied.
Avoid getting water inside your awning with DropStop
Avoid getting water inside your awning by using DropStop grommets on the spikes that stick up through the roof.
Soft ground? Use Stabilo under the legs
Have a look at how to prevent your awning sinking into the ground after heavy rain.
Keep your windows clean
You can easily keep your windows nice and clean using Isabella Window Cleaner and the fibre cloth supplied.
How to make your awning last longer
The only sacrifice you have to make is a couple of minutes of reading now, and a couple of hours of maintenance once a year.
Repair kit
If you tear or make a hole in your awning, you can repair it yourself with the right kit.
3 easy cleaning steps using water and a brush
When cleaning the canvas and windows, it’s important not to use regular household detergents.
Light markings on the mudwall
Have you noticed changes to the structure of your mudwall, and light staining?
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