How to Install an Awning on a House
An Awning is outside devices that are often used
to provide safety from the heat or windy climate. Normally located over doors
and windows an awning may be constructing of metal or some type of hardwearing
fabric. Better versions of the canopy are sometimes utilized to provide cover
up for patio areas all along the back of a home.
Awnings serve a multitude of purposes from practical to decorative. They come
in various styles, materials and operations. They are a good aid in conserving
energy by blocking the sun in the summer and keeping the wetness and dampness
out in the winter. They are simple to install and easy to use. Awnings can
offer a relatively simple way of cutting down on your utility bills and adding
an attractive touch to your home. Awning kits come complete with all hardware
and can be found at most stores that sell outdoor accessories.
Warnings and Tips
• Take the time to picking awning
and make sure you are happy with the colors and fabric.
• When you purchased awning, as
soon as you get your home, make sure the box contains everything programmed by
the manufacturer.
• When taking into consideration
the height for the awning, make sure no part of the awning interferes with the working
of windows or doors.
• Be sure to inquire about the
appropriateness of the material of your awning for the climate in which you
live.
Instructions
1. Determine the location and height you want for your awning and mark this
with the felt marking pen on the outside wall of your house.
2. Use a stud finder to locate a structural support to affix the awning to the
wall.
3. Remove all the pieces from the box and lay them out neatly in the order of
the manufacturer's instructions for installation.
4. Use the stud finder to locate the proper place to affix the mounting
brackets that will be in the awning kit.
5. Install the mounting brackets at the distance apart recommended by the
manufacturer.
6. Install the awning hood onto the brackets.
7. Take the awning bar and insert into the brackets and then tighten the
fasteners whether they are screws or bolts.
Awnings are large and heavy, so you will need another person to help you with
the final part of the installation. When the awning is no longer needed, it
retracts with the push of a button on the remote control. Instead of paying the
dealer to install your awning, you can save money by doing it yourself. It is not unusual for aluminum awnings to be coated
with some sort of protective agent, such as baked enamel.
1. An awning is usually attached to the out of a building whereas a canopy
can be free standing.
2. Both of these have similar purpose which is to give shelter but there is one
big difference. The distinction is that canopies are free standing coverings.
On the other hand, awnings are positioned like an out window or door extension.
3. Awnings are meant to be installed as a permanent structure on your home for
shade year-round; something Arizona residents need anyway. Canopies, on the
other hand, often have to be disassembled when not in use.
4. A key difference with awnings is that they may also be used to offer shelter
or shade near entrances to buildings.
5. They influence your home's temperatures are frequently concerned with. Because
awnings provide shade around your windows, the amount of the heat resulting
from that sunlight is greatly reduced.
6. Awnings are always attached to a building and may be fabric, wood, or
canvas. Other than when talking about airplanes, I believe a canopy always
refers to a canvas or cloth covering, tent-like, that is free-standing, unless
being used figuratively to describe the same effect being given by something
else.
You probably already have most of the items that you need around your home or
in your garage. A neglected awning can become an eyesore, detracting from your
home's overall appeal. Most canvas awnings will need to be thoroughly cleaned
once or twice a year, with occasional attention given to keeping its surface
free of airborne debris or plant materials between cleanings.
An Awning is outside devices that are often used
to provide safety from the heat or windy climate. Normally located over doors
and windows an awning may be constructing of metal or some type of hardwearing
fabric. Better versions of the canopy are sometimes utilized to provide cover
up for patio areas all along the back of a home.
Awnings serve a multitude of purposes from practical to decorative. They come
in various styles, materials and operations. They are a good aid in conserving
energy by blocking the sun in the summer and keeping the wetness and dampness
out in the winter. They are simple to install and easy to use. Awnings can
offer a relatively simple way of cutting down on your utility bills and adding
an attractive touch to your home. Awning kits come complete with all hardware
and can be found at most stores that sell outdoor accessories.
Warnings and Tips
• Take the time to picking awning
and make sure you are happy with the colors and fabric.
• When you purchased awning, as
soon as you get your home, make sure the box contains everything programmed by
the manufacturer.
• When taking into consideration
the height for the awning, make sure no part of the awning interferes with the working
of windows or doors.
• Be sure to inquire about the
appropriateness of the material of your awning for the climate in which you
live.
Instructions
1. Determine the location and height you want for your awning and mark this
with the felt marking pen on the outside wall of your house.
2. Use a stud finder to locate a structural support to affix the awning to the
wall.
3. Remove all the pieces from the box and lay them out neatly in the order of
the manufacturer's instructions for installation.
4. Use the stud finder to locate the proper place to affix the mounting
brackets that will be in the awning kit.
5. Install the mounting brackets at the distance apart recommended by the
manufacturer.
6. Install the awning hood onto the brackets.
7. Take the awning bar and insert into the brackets and then tighten the
fasteners whether they are screws or bolts.
Awnings are large and heavy, so you will need another person to help you with
the final part of the installation. When the awning is no longer needed, it
retracts with the push of a button on the remote control. Instead of paying the
dealer to install your awning, you can save money by doing it yourself. It is not unusual for aluminum awnings to be coated
with some sort of protective agent, such as baked enamel.
1. An awning is usually attached to the out of a building whereas a canopy
can be free standing.
2. Both of these have similar purpose which is to give shelter but there is one
big difference. The distinction is that canopies are free standing coverings.
On the other hand, awnings are positioned like an out window or door extension.
3. Awnings are meant to be installed as a permanent structure on your home for
shade year-round; something Arizona residents need anyway. Canopies, on the
other hand, often have to be disassembled when not in use.
4. A key difference with awnings is that they may also be used to offer shelter
or shade near entrances to buildings.
5. They influence your home's temperatures are frequently concerned with. Because
awnings provide shade around your windows, the amount of the heat resulting
from that sunlight is greatly reduced.
6. Awnings are always attached to a building and may be fabric, wood, or
canvas. Other than when talking about airplanes, I believe a canopy always
refers to a canvas or cloth covering, tent-like, that is free-standing, unless
being used figuratively to describe the same effect being given by something
else.
You probably already have most of the items that you need around your home or
in your garage. A neglected awning can become an eyesore, detracting from your
home's overall appeal. Most canvas awnings will need to be thoroughly cleaned
once or twice a year, with occasional attention given to keeping its surface
free of airborne debris or plant materials between cleanings.
