How To Put Up An Awning On A House

Using a stud finder locate the full left to right width of the header and axial studs.

How to put up an awning on a house. Using machine screws lock the back trim to the mounting trim. Use a stud finder to locate a structural support to affix the awning to the wall. 17ft sunsetter installed against vinyl siding. 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.

Installing an awning is a great way to enjoy the outdoors on hot a day. You ll need to have a clear span with no lighting fixtures vents downspouts or other obstructions. Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. Attach the 2 remaining camel back brackets to the opposite end of the support arms.

Though there are chips here and there on it from over the years i think for the money i spent on supplies to give it a facelift it was worth every penny. Now that the awnings are installed they will protect from sun rain and gives your home a new look. It will stay locked in the mounting channel. Use a stud finder to locate a structural support to affix the awning to the wall.

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. Evaluate the surface where you plan to install your awning. But they can be tricky to install.

Awnings can provide shade that is up to 20 degrees lower than the direct sun. Make sure you have at least 2 people for this installation. We re ready to mount the canopy to the house. 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.

Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. These will attach to the house after initial adjustments. Mount camel back brackets to the house ensuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing.

Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around. Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang. Attach support arms to camel back brackets. Finding the studs.