How To Put Up An Awning On A House

Directly above the window or door opening there will be a header designed to span the entire casing carrying the load across and distributing it to another pair of axial studs at the edges of the frame.

How to put up an awning on a house.

Using machine screws lock the back trim to the mounting trim. Awnings can provide shade that is up to 20 degrees lower than the direct sun. But they can be tricky to install. Determine the location and height you want for your awning and mark this with the felt marking pen on the outside wall of your house.

Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. Installing an awning is a great way to enjoy the outdoors on hot a day. Attach support arms to camel back brackets. Finding the studs.

This awning has been hanging since way before we moved in four and a half years ago but it wasn t really on my top priority list of things to change up until now. Determine the location and height you want for your awning and mark this with the felt marking pen on the outside wall of your house. Attach the 2 remaining camel back brackets to the opposite end of the support arms. It will stay locked in the mounting channel.

Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around. Keep in mind that a retractable awning weighs in the area of 7 to 10 pounds per foot so you will need to securely install the mounting brackets to support that weight. Using a stud finder locate the full left to right width of the header and axial studs. Now that the awnings are installed they will protect from sun rain and gives your home a new look.

These will attach to the house after initial adjustments. Use a stud finder to locate a structural support to affix the awning to the wall. We re ready to mount the canopy to the house. Use a stud finder to locate a structural support to affix the awning to the wall.

The additional shade from an awning will also help keep your home cooler lowering home energy costs. Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang. Make sure you have at least 2 people for this installation. 17ft sunsetter installed against vinyl siding.

Mount camel back brackets to the house ensuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. Evaluate the surface where you plan to install your awning. You ll need to have a clear span with no lighting fixtures vents downspouts or other obstructions.