At the other end cut a 60 degree angle toward the bottom.
Diy window awning frame.
Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays.
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The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.
Slide canvas onto frame.
We wanted the pitch of the awning to be a 6 12 pitch and match the pitch of the roof on the rest of the house.
I did a previous video for my shower awning it worked for a year i tried an easier and more sturdy design this time and all for roughly 25 total and 2hrs la.
Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and.
A window awning is installed directly above a window on the exterior of a house.
This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.
Cut the 2x6 in half making 2 pieces of 5 foot length.
For us true diy is about making something that looks great from old bits and pieces you have lying around at home.
Diy awning step 1.
At 1 end of one of these lengths cut a 30 degree angle towards the top.
The a frame as i like to call it is more like a triangle on its side.
This plan is no different and will guide you through the process of making a window awning for your home.
It helps keep shade over the window.
Dry fit the frame.
The width and projection away from the house will vary depending on the size of window you have.
Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards into 1 piece of 3 foot length and one piece of 4 foot length.
Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.
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Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.
Awnings are typically made with a metal frame and are composed of some type of fabric.