You can use any type of tarp that you re comfortable with.
													
																	Diy canvas awning. 
									
	
		
	
																	Canvas mesh and polyethylene can all be great choices but if you re going for a long term awning you ll want mid grade polyethylene. 
																	Step 2 place hooks and grommets. 
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																	Whether there is a hot sun or a hard rain a canvas awning provides a barrier between you and the elements. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Awnings are found on campers over the windows of mobile homes even self standing on the beach. 
																	The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. 
																	This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. 
																	Make a canvas awning in 4 steps. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Dry fit the frame. 
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																	Slide canvas onto frame. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Cut it down to the size you need for the size of your awning. 
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																	Then i threaded my rope through and tied it into a knot to secure. 
																	On the opposite side of the canvas i attached grommets about 12 in from each side edge. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. 
																	You will want a large canvas for this. 
																	A good sized heavy duty awning can be expensive and so some people have opted to make their own. 
																	Start by making the frame. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Then i attached large grommets to the corner of each side of the canvas and hooked them on. 
																	Step 3 install your poles. 
																	Step 1 measure and cut the canvas. 
																	Step 4 attach the awning.