How To Make An Awning Frame

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How to make an awning frame.

Step 2 cut two pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the length determined in step 1 with a pair of pvc cutters. Plan to use a standard awning width of between 24 and 36 inches. Here is the frame so far. There are some useful diagrams in there that you can use to measure your awning and there s also some good advice about choosing the right fabric for your.

Purchase 1 inch wide by 6. We ended up remo. Covering 16 feet. Covering a patio will require a larger awning than an awning covering a.

Measure the length of the window or door where you want to install an awning. Measure between the front two pieces and cut another 2 3 to fit. Following this make a drill at one end on each of the posts for securing the bolts. Have the pocket holes facing up the metal will cover them.

Diy awning step 1. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. Similarly cut the wood pieces in order to prepare the overhead beams.

Start by making the frame. Slide canvas onto frame. This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. The awning frame is formed simply by joining the 4 tubes 10 feet in length to form a rectangle 10 feet square.

Determine how far your awning should reach. Dry fit the frame. Here s a video we like a lot. At each corner of the rectangle will be 1 empty orifice at a 90 degree angle to the rectangle and they should all be on the same side pointing to the ground.

Work the ends of the wood to make them smooth. How to make a loose frame awning. Choose the awning s location. Drill 1 1 2 pocket holes into each end and attach it to the frame with 2 1 2 pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Jul 4 2016 explore geri redmon seymour s board how to make an awning followed by 162 people on pinterest. It s highly professional and goes into lots of detail allowing you to follow very precisely the instructions given.