Diy Window Awning Frame

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.

Diy window awning frame.

Pergola swing metal pergola deck with pergola pergola shade patio roof pergola plans diy pergola pergola kits pergola ideas. Diy stationary window awning using pvc pipe. At the other end cut a 60 degree angle toward the bottom. Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.

Slide canvas onto frame. The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. For us true diy is about making something that looks great from old bits and pieces you have lying around at home. The width and projection away from the house will vary depending on the size of window you have.

This plan is no different and will guide you through the process of making a window awning for your home. 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. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.

A window awning is installed directly above a window on the exterior of a house. It s a nice detail that helps the awnings tie in with the rest of the house design. Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame. Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays.

This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. Diy awning step 1. Start by making the frame. At 1 end of one of these lengths cut a 30 degree angle towards the top.

Awnings are typically made with a metal frame and are composed of some type of fabric. Dry fit the frame. It helps keep shade over the window. Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards into 1 piece of 3 foot length and one piece of 4 foot length.