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How to make an awning with pvc pipe.
It may not be as classy as metal but mounting a pvc frame to the.
The outer pipe has one hole and the inner pipe attached to the awning has multiple holes.
This customer built an entire shaded patio out of wood then used kee klamp fittings and pipe to created awning accents.
The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.
As a lightweight alternative to metal piping pvc is an appealing and inexpensive material to consider for awnings.
Covered patio with pipe accents.
Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.
Make a rectangle out of the four pieces.
Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected.
Visit your local home depot or lowes.
Slide the 1 inch pvc pipe into the other end.
This will be the frame of the awning.
Cut two more pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the chosen width for the awning.
Insert a screw every 6 inches through the pvc and into the wall behind it with a power drill.
In this project peter used kee klamp to build a custom wisteria trellis for his backyard patio.
Use a pvc pipe that the frame pipe will fit into.
Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height.
You now have a telescoping set of poles.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and primer cement.
Add the 1 1 4 end cap to one end of the 1 1 4 pvc pipe.
Add the 1 inch cap with the bolt sticking out on the exposed end of the 1 inch pipe.
Hold it firmly in place and drill it into the wall with masonry screws.
Push the frame up against the house a foot above the window.
To do this the swivel flange fitting was used.