Step Three: Put the Awning Material onto the Frame
The image above depicts the completed frame with the material in place. However, before you get to this step, place the material over the frame without attaching the two side elbows. Next, make sure that the material is taut. After you find the right balance of tautness and have made any necessary pencil marks to correct the frame or material size, slide the canvas back off of the frame.
Follow this step up with gluing all of the frame pieces to each other, with the exception of the two side elbows that you add after the canvas once again goes over the frame. Also, be sure to wait long enough for the glue to dry before you put the canvas back in place.