It takes just a few minutes.
Easy install porch awning.
Lag bolts or coarse threaded wood screws are usually specified for the installation but each awning is different.
Draw a line with a pencil or a felt tip all the way underneath the awning from end to end.
Installing this type of awning is about as easy as it gets.
While we don t recommend this as a do it yourself project for novices a homeowner with basic carpentry skills could complete the job with a helper the awnings are too heavy to set in place by yourself.
They offer protection from wind rain and sun while simultaneously reducing energy costs.
The awning can be used on its own or with 2 strong reliable support arms sold separately that can be installed vertically on a deck or patio floor or angled against your house wall.
There are about five brackets that hold the frame to the wall.
Make sure that the line is straight and in the exact position that you want your awning to be in.
One recommendation is before installing the fasteners drill pilot holes through the cement siding with a high speed drill.
Account for the length of the brackets and line the center of the awning up with the center of the door.
Our new smaller awning install proved to be an easy task.
The awning can also withstand cross winds as the air will flow from the sides for more comfort.
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The brackets attach to the wall with long screws and then are attached to the frame with short screws.
Doing so ensures the cement board doesn t crack during installation.
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The product is easy to install and dismount as there are plastic stakes and bungee balls available.
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Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions.
The awning can be installed on any type of siding.
An ideal choice for front or back doors windows and even as a cover for part or all of your deck or patio.
Porch awnings are relatively inexpensive easy to install decrease energy costs and add beauty to your home.