DIY How to Build Window Awnings
A window awning can help dress up a home's exterior. Window awnings waterproof the windows and help block out the sun. Window awnings can be professionally installed, but they can end up costing several hundred dollars per window. A simple awning can be created quickly to protect you from harsh sun rays or rain. Making your own window awning can also save you a lot of money. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2 two-by-fours, cut to window length
- 6 two-by-fours, 12 inches long
- Nails
- Hammer
- Hand saw
- Waterproof fabric
- 16-by-16-inch section of waterproof fabric
- Staple gun
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Instructions
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Measure the window width to determine the cut size for the two-by-fours, using a tape measure. Cut the two two-by-four sections to the width of your window, using a hand saw.
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Cut the fabric to size for the width of the window. Cut the fabric with scissors to 24 inches long and the width of the window plus 8 additional inches.
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Create outer boxes for window awning. Select one 12-inch two-by-four, and cut a 45-degree angle at each end along the same size. Place two of the uncut 12-inch sections to form an L-shaped wood frame, and nail these into place with two nails. Attach the cut 12-inch section inside the L-shaped structure to form a triangle. Place two nails at each end of the cut section to anchor the piece in place. Repeat this step with the remaining three 12-inch two-by-fours to create the triangle for the opposite end of the corner.
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Place one triangle lined 4 inches above the top of the window around each outer edge on each side of the window. The triangles should be in sitting position with the sloped edge going down away from the home. Nail these into the exterior of your home, using six nails for each triangle.
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Staple the fabric to the two-by-four. Place staples along the 1 1/2-inch side, and wrap the fabric under the two-by-four. Leave 4 inches of overhang fabric on each end of the two-by-four.
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Place the two-by-four without fabric along the bottom outer tip of the triangle. Lay it flat and attach it to the triangle ends with two nails on each side.
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Nail the fabric-attached two-by-four flat against your home between the triangle structures. Face the 1 1/2-inch fabric attached side facing down and wrap the fabric behind the attached area of the building. This should rest firmly on top of the window frame, and line up to the corners of the triangles.
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Fold the 16-inch by 16-inch section of fabric diagonally to form two triangles. Cut along the fold.
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Attach the two 12-inch triangular sections to the outer triangle edges. Staple the fabric along the top and bottom edges of the triangle with a 2-inch lip around the top and bottom edges.
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Lay the large 24-inch-long section of fabric over the triangle edges as well as the tip two-by-four. Pull the fabric over the tip two-by-four until a smooth, flat awning is created. Wrap the fabric around the tip two-by-four, and staple the fabric to the top of the two-by-four. Pull the fabric out on both sides to overlap the triangle fabric, and staple the fabric in place.
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