Snap a line from the house out to where the awning will extend to.
Diy corrugated metal patio awning.
Insert two square metal 8 foot posts.
How to build a corrugated awning.
Make sure the lines are straight.
The long piece needs to be about 6 wider than your window.
Dig two holes where you placed your markers.
Measure your awning dimensions.
Kreg jig pocket hole.
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.
We obviously had to make our own adjustments for the width of our window and the angle slope of the awning we wanted.
Diy corrugated metal awning i built the awnings with 2 3 boards and a sheet of corrugated metal.
Our awning had no need to be water proof because there s another overhang above it it s just used for decoration.
I have been wanting something unique for his windows that would fit the style of his.
I actually followed shanty2chic corrugated metal awning plans.
Now you can cut your corrugated metal to fit the frame and attach with self tapping screws.
Nov 13 2015 i m back in my sons room this week and i m tackling his windows with a diy corrugated metal awning.
Metal roofing screws.