Diy How To Build Window Awnings

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Diy how to build window awnings.

Building a diy awning is a challenging project but if you can manage it can be an extremely rewarding undertaking not to mention the amount of money you can save by not buying a one and having it fitted. The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. We cut the three dummy rafter tails flush on one side and with a 6 12 pitch on the other ends. Here s a great video plan we found on youtube that shows you how to build a diy window awning from corrugated metal for as little as 60.

These were cut 6 long to match the ends of the a frame rafters. Diy awning step 1. Determine how far your awning should reach. What we like about this effort is that most of it is made from things you can probably get your hands on for free and even the stuff you might need to purchase is super cheap.

Use a wood screw drill to drill the pieces together in this position. Slide canvas onto frame. This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. Repeat on the other end of the long wood pole.

Materials 2 1 x2 pine boards at least 6 long 2 x10 piece of corrugated metal roofing wood screws dark stain and clean rag to apply it 1 metal screws gloves 1 1 4 pine board 2 six foot long 1 2 boards. Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards into 1 piece of 3 foot length and one piece of 4 foot length. At the other end cut a 60 degree angle toward the bottom. Covering a patio will require a larger awning than an awning covering a.

Of course for your window the dimensions will very likely be different. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. Free e book take back your life. Use the appropriate length of wood which is the length of the window at least 4 inches and hold it at a right angle to a 24 inch piece of wood.

We cut three rafter pieces at 85 with square ends on each side. Cut the 2x6 in half making 2 pieces of 5 foot length. Dry fit the frame. Choose the awning s location.

Start by making the frame. At 1 end of one of these lengths cut a 30 degree angle towards the top. Observe where the sun contacts your home the most throughout the day if you are looking.