With a retractable canopy the fabric is attached to support boards that slide along tensioned stainless steel cables called wire ropes.
Diy retractable awning pergola.
It uses outdoor fabric to create some shade and rain protection and is the easiest way to cover your pergola.
A wire hung canopy can be installed on any pergola or other freestanding structure.
If you are never going to want sun on your patio then a diy stationary pergola canopy is probably the way to go.
Next measure the distance of the screw eyes from one to the other on your pergola and then place the drapery hooks at those measurements.
These billowing shades easily slide on the cables they hang from so you can have shade when you want it and retract them when you want a little more sun.
Large eye screws do the sliding and make easy work of extending and retracting the canopy.
Cut your fabric to size.
Add extra shade and style to your outdoor living space with a wire hung canopy system.