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.
Diy corrugated metal patio awning.
The long piece needs to be about 6 wider than your window.
See shanty2chic s corrugated metal awning plans here.
Now you can cut your corrugated metal to fit the frame and attach with self tapping screws.
Kreg jig pocket hole.
I have been wanting something unique for his windows that would fit the style of his.
We obviously had to make our own adjustments for the width of our window and the angle slope of the awning we wanted.
Our awning had no need to be water proof because there s another overhang above it it s just used for decoration.
Metal roofing screws.
Snap a line from the house out to where the awning will extend to.
Make sure the lines are straight.
Insert two square metal 8 foot posts.
I started by cutting my long back piece that will attach to the wall over the window and the two side pieces.
How to build a corrugated awning.
Measure your awning dimensions.
Diy corrugated metal awning i built the awnings with 2 3 boards and a sheet of corrugated metal.
I actually followed shanty2chic corrugated metal awning plans.