Cut the 2x6 in half making 2 pieces of 5 foot length.
Diy window awning frame.
For us true diy is about making something that looks great from old bits and pieces you have lying around at home.
This plan is no different and will guide you through the process of making a window awning for your home.
The width and projection away from the house will vary depending on the size of window you have.
I did a previous video for my shower awning it worked for a year i tried an easier and more sturdy design this time and all for roughly 25 total and 2hrs la.
Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.
A window awning is installed directly above a window on the exterior of a house.
The a frame as i like to call it is more like a triangle on its side.
Diy stationary window awning using pvc pipe.
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This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.
Dry fit the frame.
Diy awning step 1.
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Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.
It s a nice detail that helps the awnings tie in with the rest of the house design.
At the other end cut a 60 degree angle toward the bottom.
It helps keep shade over the window.
We wanted the pitch of the awning to be a 6 12 pitch and match the pitch of the roof on the rest of the house.
Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and.
Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards into 1 piece of 3 foot length and one piece of 4 foot length.
Start by making the frame.
Slide canvas onto frame.
At 1 end of one of these lengths cut a 30 degree angle towards the top.