Diy Patio Awning Frame

Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays.

Diy patio awning frame.

Pergola swing metal pergola deck with pergola pergola shade patio roof pergola plans diy pergola pergola kits pergola ideas. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. Cut the fabric to 4 panels of 10 4. Step 1 location of frame.

To show that you can build your own diy shade structure for your patio or deck in this post we ve compiled 10 ideas built by our customers using kee klamp fittings. These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more. Pin it 5 8 inch from the end for a couple inches along the length and then take a piece of your pvc pipe and test the fit. Start by making the 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. Image 1 double the seam allowance over and pin it in place. Top stitch the folded fabric very close to the edge. This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.

The cost to build the shade is only around 100 which is so cheap but the result is so pleasing. Place the patio awning material on a flat clean surface and fold about a 1 5 8 inch piece over to the wrong side. Dry fit the frame. Slide canvas onto frame.

Sew two of the long panels together with a 1 2 seam allowance. The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth. If it s too snug fold a little more fabric over. You can install outdoor lighting on the framework to illuminate your deck or patio awning.

The shade awnings are available in two roof styles a hip roof and a pyramid roof and several colors. The fabric on a backyard canopy like this should last about 15 years. The patio awning frame becomes a permanent part of your deck and you can either leave the fabric up year round or remove it seasonally. Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process.

With the remaining fabric cut 32 pieces that are 4 1 2 wide and 27 long. An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy. This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee.