Diy Window Awning Frame

It helps keep shade over the window.

Diy window awning frame.

Cut the 2x6 in half making 2 pieces of 5 foot length. For us true diy is about making something that looks great from old bits and pieces you have lying around at home. Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine. Click for details.

At 1 end of one of these lengths cut a 30 degree angle towards the top. Diy awning step 1. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.

This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. Slide canvas onto frame. Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays. Dry fit the frame.

It s a nice detail that helps the awnings tie in with the rest of the house design. Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame. Awnings are typically made with a metal frame and are composed of some type of fabric. The a frame as i like to call it is more like a triangle on its side.

Start by making the frame. Pergola swing metal pergola deck with pergola pergola shade patio roof pergola plans diy pergola pergola kits pergola ideas. A window awning is installed directly above a window on the exterior of a house. We wanted the pitch of the awning to be a 6 12 pitch and match the pitch of the roof on the rest of the house.

The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. Diy stationary window awning using pvc pipe. At the other end cut a 60 degree angle toward the bottom. I did a previous video for my shower awning it worked for a year i tried an easier and more sturdy design this time and all for roughly 25 total and 2hrs la.