Building A Awning Frame

A main reason 6 was chosen i ll say this now is that the awning material canvas drop cloth is available in a 6 width.

Building a awning frame.

There s an undeniable appeal to living off the grid. You can only rely on yourself and you re totally isolated from the outside world if that s what you want. An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy. I would not make the awning much bigger than this without more frame support structures.

Building a timber frame window awning. Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected. Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process. This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee.

Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame. Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame. The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window. Step 1 location of frame.

Decide whether you want to provide over head shade by locating the awning against a building or whether you want the awning to be free standing. These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more.