Start by making the frame.
Diy window awning frame.
The width and projection away from the house will vary depending on the size of window you have.
It s a nice detail that helps the awnings tie in with the rest of the house design.
Awnings are typically made with a metal frame and are composed of some type of fabric.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and.
It helps keep shade over the window.
Diy awning step 1.
For us true diy is about making something that looks great from old bits and pieces you have lying around at home.
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A window awning is installed directly above a window on the exterior of a house.
Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays.
We wanted the pitch of the awning to be a 6 12 pitch and match the pitch of the roof on the rest of the house.
The a frame as i like to call it is more like a triangle on its side.
At the other end cut a 60 degree angle toward the bottom.
Slide canvas onto frame.
Cut the 2x6 in half making 2 pieces of 5 foot length.
At 1 end of one of these lengths cut a 30 degree angle towards the top.
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Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards into 1 piece of 3 foot length and one piece of 4 foot length.
Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.
Dry fit the frame.
This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.
Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.
This plan is no different and will guide you through the process of making a window awning for your home.
The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.