Attaching Awning Material To Metal Frame

Our awning had no need to be water proof because there s another overhang above it it s just used for decoration.

Attaching awning material to metal frame.

Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. In this case install an appropriate cross brace between the metal studs in the building s structure. Except for some commercial applications metal buildings with no backing material are typically light gauge.

The metal covering s tendency to buckle and flex makes it unsuitable to hold the weight of an awning. Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. Pull the awning cover into place on the frame. Line up the corner seams of the awning fabric with the corners of the awning frame and clamp in place with spring clamps.

I started by cutting my long back piece that will attach to the wall over the window and the two side pieces. The long piece needs to be about 6 wider than your window. Make sure the awning frame is not obstructing access to the building or any of the utilities. If you are putting the fabric on a curved frame clamp both back edges of fabric as well as the center front of the fabric to the frame.

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. Before attaching an awning frame to a building or a wall check to make sure the building is strong enough to support the weight of the awning. I built the awnings with 2 3 boards and a sheet of corrugated metal. Now you can cut your corrugated metal to fit the frame and attach with self tapping screws.