Things You'll Need:
- For a cover that is self-supporting, you need:
- Sun screen fabric - 75% sun block - 6' x 20' roll - about $30 at local home improvement store.
- 8 - PVC pipe - 1/2" x 10' - about $1.50 per piece.
- 4 - PVC Corners - 1/2" - 3 hole - about $0.50 each.
- Sewing Machine
- PVC pipe cutter
- For a cover that attaches to your house, you need:
- Sun screen fabric - 75% sun block - 6' x 20' - about $30.
- 3 - PVC Pipe - 1/2" x 10'
- 2 - PVC Elbows - 1/2" - about $0.25 each
- 2 - Flag pole holders
- Sewing Machine
- PVC pipe cutter
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Step 1
Sew the sunscreen material into a square the size of your desired sun awning, leaving an excess 1" on each side. Fold over the 1" excess and sew a straight seam leaving a pocket and the ends open so you can slip the PVC pipe through.
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Step 2
Slide the PVC pipe through the sleeve opening along 4 sides, if you are making a free standing cover. Add the corner connectors to close the frame. Place legs in bottom of corner connector.
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Step 3
For a cover that attaches to your house, you only need 3 pieces of PVC pipe and 2 flag pole holders. Slide the PVC pipe in the pockets, using the corner brackets to connect the 2 outside edges.
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Step 4
Attach flag pole brackets to the house and slide the side poles into the brackets.








