While all fabrics have a life-span, it is difficult to say just how long an awning fabric will last. In an extremely harsh environment an awning may only last 5-7 years. In a more favorable environment the same awning may last 10-12 years. In the Tri-State Area the average life-span of an awning is 8-10 years, however we have seen some awnings last more than 15 years.