Attaching A Metal Awning To The House

This is a job you must do before fastening the overhead s roof rafters in place.

Attaching a metal awning to the house.

Aluminum awning material can also be used for metal carports. You can buy l or z shaped flashing or bend it yourself. Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. The metal covering s tendency to buckle and flex makes it unsuitable to hold the weight of an awning.

Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around. To bend sheet metal flashing make a form by clamping two 2 by 4s together on each side of the metal and then hammer the metal to create a sharp edge at each fold. Generally using one screw at one foot length intervals is sufficient. Large retractable awnings need a diagonal support arm.

Attach support arms to camel back brackets. Mount camel back brackets to the house ensuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. Retractable awnings consist of a metal framework covered with shade fabric and they are one of the most popular patio shade ideas.

Now that the awnings are installed they will protect from sun rain and gives your home a new look. Many times just four support brackets are required on the wall. A lateral arm retractable awning will allow you to extend your awning without needing extra supports. They are a great way to protect your car without spending a lot of money on a garage.

These awnings only need one attachment to the house on the wall. The framework mounts directly on the side of your house. Some models have diagonal support arms. Traditional residential awnings sometimes known as step down awnings are the most common and popular metal awning we sell.

Drill holes for the steel screws into the lumber and attach securely to the existing metal building at the height you determined in step 3. They have a traditional look and work well on porches and windows. Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. Using machine screws lock the back trim to the mounting trim.