How To Install A Retractable Awning Under Soffit

Mounting a solair awning.

How to install a retractable awning under soffit. Install just the end hood bracket you will put the screws in the top later. While non retractable awnings are less expensive they re also more likely to be damaged during harsh weather. Screw the fasteners into a structural component such as a stud beam concrete or brick. Whether it s heavy winds or sun exposure which bleaches the fabric retractable awnings are not subject to the elements nearly as much as non retractable awnings.

Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb. Lay out a chalk line or use laser level to determine location of awning. The mounting height 9 ft is optimal is defined as one inch above the highest part of the wall bracket from the deck patio floor. Solair awnings can be mounted with a wall mount roof mount or soffit mount depending on the architecture of your home.

When actually installing retractable awnings do two things. Mark the holes for your bracket and using a masonry drill bit go approximately 2 deep. 1 2 use 4 lag screw in top and bottom holes of bracket. Make sure that each fastener is inserted a minimum of 2 into the structural component.

Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. Install these two end brackets now using a 2 wood screw. From the interior measure from the same door or window to find the wall stud. Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets.

The instructions say two hours reality says about six unless its new construction pre wired for an 18 awning. Retractable awnings last longer than other awnings. Enlarge the hole by using a 3 8 masonry bit to the desired depth. Very nice unit pretty heavy though as it s about 18ft across.

Measure from a door or window to where the outer bracket will be installed. The pitch of the awning should be 3 inches for every 12 feet of fabric. This is a sunsetter motorized model retractable awning mounted u. After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting.

For wall mount continue below.