I started by cutting my long back piece that will attach to the wall over the window and the two side pieces.
Diy metal roof awning.
The framework mounts directly on the side of your house.
Diy corrugated metal awning i built the awnings with 2 3 boards and a sheet of corrugated metal.
Retractable awnings consist of a metal framework covered with shade fabric and they are one of the most popular patio shade ideas.
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But if it does need to be waterproof be sure to cut the metal tight to the wall use the appropriate flashing and sealer and use a self tapping screw with a rubber grommet on it so that it doesn t leak around the screw holes.
We used a three foot wide panel since we had some lying around anyways and rip cut one piece so that all three metal panels fit evenly over the top of the awning.
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With a few well placed metal roofing screws complete with butyl grommets the roof was on and the awnings were complete.
Our awning had no need to be water proof because there s another overhang above it it s just used for decoration.
Use a hand or motorized crank to retract the awning.
Look through diy metal awnings photos in different colors and styles and when you find some diy.
Depending on the size of unit you desire and the load requirements for your area you can choose from a 3 x 12 aluminum pan in two thicknesses a 3 x 8 aluminum pan in three thickness and a 3 8 galvalum 024ga pan.
Probably the most popular for mobile home owners is the lean too design.
Deck and patio shade awning in retracted position.
A lean too is when one side of the carport or covered patio is attached to the home and the other side is lower and sits on posts.
Ideally all awnings should have a pitch of 1 4 for every 1 foot.
Once the frame was up it only lacked a metal roof.