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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. dylan604 ◴[16 Oct 24 13:24 UTC] No.41858780{3}[source]▶
One of the very popular water proofing chemicals was 3M ScotchGard which most definitely was forever chemicals. To just write it off as fearmongering is just head in the sand level of "this is fine" mentality. "Lead paint is fine as long as you don't eat it" type of not caring or thinking the process through very far