Ways To Hang An Awning

Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb.

Ways to hang an awning.

It will stay locked in the mounting channel. The pitch varies between awning designs but should be in your manufacturer s documentation. However the type of siding as well as the presence of framing members or studs can make a difference in installation. Measure accurately down from mounting trim to the point recommended by the manufacturer.

Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. Really want to build out a proper entryway but just can t afford it at the moment awning. Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. You calculate this height by first figuring how high you want the front edge when the awning is extended so people can walk under without banging their heads.

The key is to go as simple as possible. Another crucial tool to correctly mount your awning is a quality tape measure to verify the mounting locations are spaced evenly. The pitch is basically the drop from the up position to the front of the awning when it s open. Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets.

Determine how where how high you want to mount your awning on the wall. Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. A rectangle of dark fabric on steel supports tucked right. Mount camel back brackets to the house insuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing.

These awnings have a welded frame that is attached permanently to a wall. Next add the pitch of your awning to that height. Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level.