Scott: I know you're right about the blue tarp - that's considered the
state flower of Alaska according to my neighbor who just moved from
there. What kind of poles are heavy duty? Then what, grommets at two
corners enough? Tent stakes and line? Did you have a rope sewed into
the edge to fit in the awning channel on the roof? At least I have
that! I sort of like the idea of having one made because then you can
get the length you want so's more shade is possible.
Jo Ann
> I started out with a plastic blue tarp awning. After 2 years of VERY
> limited use it started dropping small blue specks all over. Not at all
> appealing during dinner. I tossed the plastic and had one made out of
> real awning fabric, with real heavy duty poles. It set me back maybe 2
> or 3 hundred dollars. That was nearly 10 years ago, and its still going
> strong even after weathering several 50+ mph storms. Unless your budget
> is so tight that there is no way you can afford to do it right I would
> avoid the cheep route. You will just end up doing it over.
> Scott