Instructions To Build Retro Awning

For building a wooden awning in the patio you will need wood posts wood beams nuts screws washers bolts and covering sheets.

Instructions to build retro awning. Trailer awning camper trailers shasta camper vintage caravans vintage travel trailers vintage campers diy awning camper awnings camper makeover. Cabanas are 350 00 including the structure and sunbrella canvas. I don t make them for money sorry but i know there is a woman on ebay who makes old fashioned awnings to sell. Make a few pencil marks remove the canvas and prime and cement the frame.

I chose to make my awnings cover just enough of the window to hide the blinds underneath. Spray blaster dry lubricant on the welt for an easy glide through the c channel. Building an awning how to build a wooden awning. Jul 4 2016 explore geri redmon seymour s board how to make an awning followed by 162 people on pinterest.

Wooden awning can be constructed successfully by following basic measurement and carpentry tips. I have to give credit to the gal who posted her instructions online. When dry few minutes slide the canvas back over the frame. If you need to you can use your hands to pull the awning the rest of the way out.

For each of my window awnings i used 1 1 4 pine board and 2 six foot long 1 2 boards. Dry fit the frame and slide the canvas over the top. I used her instructions to make my first awning. Adjust the fittings to make sure the canvas is taut.

Add a matching awning for your teardrop and you re ready to go. Now hook the black pull strap on the awning with your awning rod and pull the strap straight out. See more ideas about awning window awnings diy awning. Use a lint roller to remove any loose threads while folding the awning.

These instructions aren t too. Add the mounting elbows shown in the last pic but do not glue these yet. After you ve pulled it out slide the rafters up the awning arms and lock them. Fold the awning the rest of the way in preparation for shipping or storage.

The frame won t show much so you really don t need to use fancy wood. The wood frame for the window awnings is made from inexpensive pine boards. Hammer the grommet maker to form the grommet into the awning. Sep 29 2012 tutorial to make your own awning for your trailer.

I had some requests to show the process so here it is in all it s glory. The support system for window awnings above are 45. Make sure to tighten the knob on each arm to keep them in place. Sep 29 2012 tutorial to make your own awning for your trailer.

Window awnings and support system to match your awning. Prices vary from 40 to 75 depending on size and details. Well i made another awning.