How to Install an Aluminum Patio Awning
Aluminum awnings are a terrific way to lessen the glare of the sun and reduce the amount of outside heat coming into the home. If you are thinking of adding an awning to your home, you won't need extensive contracting experience or to gather all types of materials. You can simply purchase a prefabricated awning and have the whole do-it-yourself project done less than 45 minutes with the aid of a helping hand. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Helper
- Ladders
- Tape measure
- Screw gun and screws
- Caulking gun
- Aluminum awning
- Awning brackets
- Drill and bits
Instructions
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Measure the space where the awning will hang. Write down the width and depth of the porch. Go to a home-improvement store or shed retailer and purchase an aluminum awning that conforms to your porch's size.
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Situate one ladder under the porch eaves and the other at the end of the awning. Run a straight-line bead of caulking along the porch eaves with a caulking gun. While your helper holds the awning in place, secure it to the eaves with screws using a screw gun. While your helper continues to hold the end of the awning up, climb onto the roof overlooking the awning. Spread more caulking between awning and the eaves. This is known as the "marriage joint."
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Fold the awning brackets down, if applicable, and set the bracket cleat against the exterior wall of the house. If the brackets are not attached, affix them to the awning with screws, then caulk the screw holes from both sides to prevent rusting. You may have to drill pilot holes in the exterior wall with a drill and appropriate bit.
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