How To Make An Awning Frame With Pvc

Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.

How to make an awning frame with pvc.

Things you ll need measuring tape 1 inch pvc pipe pvc cutters 1 inch pvc elbows 1 inch pvc tees outdoor upholstery fabric or canvas pvc snap clamps 1 inch conduit clamps 2 2 inch wood screws. As you can see from the video the construction is very lightweight and simple yet it also looks rigid enough to last. Awning in retracted position. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and.

Dry fit the frame. This will allow the pvc pipe to be slightly wider. Retractable window awning made of pvc frame amp. Cut another piece of pvc pipe to the same size.

The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. Measure the width of the window with a tape measure. Add tip ask question comment download. Diy stationary window awning using pvc pipe.

Here s a video that shows you how one diyer constructed a simple awning for a small window from polycarbonate. This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. Slide canvas onto frame. Add 4 inches to that measurement.

Start by making the frame. Use a pvc pipe that the frame pipe will fit into. This is a very inexpensive retractable window awning project. Diy awning step 1.

This will be the piece that attaches to the arms.