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Why don't we use awnings anymore (2022)

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413 points samclemens | 1 comments | 15 Oct 24 22:11 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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stevage ◴[16 Oct 24 01:47 UTC] No.41854857[source]▶
>and the fabric covering would need to be replaced every 8-10 years depending on exposure and climate.

Absolutely not.

I recently drove past my childhood home. The canvas awnings that were there 30 years ago are still there, and look fine. Almost everything else about the house has changed.

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dylan604 ◴[16 Oct 24 01:50 UTC] No.41854868[source]▶
How do you know it was never replaced? If it was the same, I'd be concerned about how much PFAS or other forever chemicals were used
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Cthulhu_ ◴[16 Oct 24 08:10 UTC] No.41856728[source]▶
Not everything that lasts is PFAS/forever chemicals, please don't fearmonger.
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1. pantulis ◴[16 Oct 24 09:57 UTC] No.41857322{3}[source]▶
Still the question is valid, the canvas colors and patterns are standardized so they are easy to replace. But anyway the discussion is not very relevant as I don't think the cost of replacing the canvas is that much.