How To Install Retractable Awning

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How to install retractable awning.

Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. When the retractable awning installs over a revolving fence install about 10 12 inches for clearance. From the interior measure from the same door or window to find the wall stud. Measure from a door or window to where the outer bracket will be installed.

Measuring tape electric drill with 1 8 and drill bit wrench or socket wrench 3 8 lag bolts 3 long silicone caulking chalk line level stud finder. Get the height of your retractable awning. Here s how to go about installing a retractable awning. Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide.

Based on the degree of height and how high the awnings you plan on expanding. Lay out a chalk line or use laser level to determine location of awning. Your retractable awning will be at least 8 feet above the floor. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.

Your video was fantastic as we have the old aluminum siding with the old wood siding behind it trying to find the studs is going to be a pain.