It may not be as classy as metal but mounting a pvc frame to the.
How to make an awning with pvc pipe.
This customer built an entire shaded patio out of wood then used kee klamp fittings and pipe to created awning accents.
As a lightweight alternative to metal piping pvc is an appealing and inexpensive material to consider for awnings.
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The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.
Use a pvc pipe that the frame pipe will fit into.
The outer pipe has one hole and the inner pipe attached to the awning has multiple holes.
You now have a telescoping set of poles.
Start by making the frame.
Visit your local home depot or lowes.
This will be the frame of the awning.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and primer cement.
Covered patio with pipe accents.
Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height.
Slide the 1 inch pvc pipe into the other end.
To do this the swivel flange fitting was used.
Push the frame up against the house a foot above the window.
Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected.
Cut two more pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the chosen width for the awning.
Step 2 cut two pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the length determined in step 1 with a pair of pvc cutters.
Hold it firmly in place and drill it into the wall with masonry screws.
Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.
Add the 1 1 4 end cap to one end of the 1 1 4 pvc pipe.
Plan to use a standard awning width of between 24 and 36 inches.