How To Mount An Awning On Vinyl Siding

You gave me a great idea of the test holes underneath the lip of the siding.

How to mount an awning on vinyl siding. First determine the location of the awning and take an accurate measurement of the same with the. Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets. For installing the retractable awning on vinyl siding you need a vinyl siding removal tool so you can remove the vinyl siding wherever you need it and put it back on.

It slips into the groove between adjoining slats and once it clicks into place you can hang items as heavy as 12 pounds. Locate all the studs on the exterior wall in the area where the awning will be affixed. Follow the 6 simple steps to install it on vinyl siding. After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting.

Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide. 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. Most hooks are stainless steel so they won t corrode and they are easy to remove when you re done with them. How to anchor to vinyl siding.

The vinyl siding tool has a hook that grabs the vinyl siding and opens it so you can install the brackets to the wall behind easily. The mounting block is sold in two pieces. Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb. Place the inside piece of the mounting block on the siding and trace the outline onto the siding panels.