How To Install Awning On Siding
Read your awning instructions for the exact drill bit to use.
How to install awning on siding. If you can see where the sheathing is attached you should take a small drill and test to see if it is a stud. Remove the siding in the area of installation and install a header board directly over the sheathing into the studs. After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting. Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level.
Line your brackets up with the holes and install the. Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide. Lift the awning up to the brackets. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.
You gave me a great idea of the test holes underneath the lip of the siding. First determine the location of the awning and take an accurate measurement of the same with the. Attaching the hardware 1. Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail.
Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. Your video was fantastic as we have the old aluminum siding with the old wood siding behind it trying to find the studs is going to be a pain. Shell busey is looking for more shade in this video as he installs a retractable awning. Install the brackets with screws using a screwdriver or drill.
Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets. Then secure the lag bolts by using the wrench and then affix the awning with the affixing brackets. Follow the 6 simple steps to install it on vinyl siding. It s just that easy.
The users then need to fit the retractable awning within the affixing brackets and after that they need to affix down the bolts from the awning base within the drilled holes. Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets. Drill holes for the mounting bracket screws. Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb.