How To Build Awning Over Window

These were cut 6 long to match the ends of the a frame rafters.

How to build awning over window. The principles are all the same so if you wanted to scale it up you could also adapt it to larger windows if you wanted to. How to build window awnings. How to build a wood awning over a door. Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards into 1 piece of 3 foot.

Attach the 16 5 inch pieces to the backs of the 7 inch pieces. Covering 16 feet. Really want to build out a proper entryway but just can t afford it at the moment awning. Predrill holes in the boards and used simple 1 1 4 inch wood screws to attach.

We cut the three dummy rafter tails flush on one side and with a 6 12 pitch on the other ends. Of course for your window the dimensions will very likely be different. Affix the frame to the house and secure it with screws. Cut the 1x2 board to 47 long.

Cut the 2 1x2 s to 7 long. Attach the 7 inch pieces to the ends of the 1 4. We cut three rafter pieces at 85 with square ends on each side. Instructions cut the 1x4 board to 50 long.

An awning over your front door can instantly make your house look more attractive and that also gives it an extra level of curb appeal when the time comes to sell. Cut the 1x6 s in half making 6 pieces of 4 feet length each. Build the bracket mounts. Drill 3 or more holes into the house.

Mark and cut slat locations. The key is to go as simple as possible. We ended up remo. Hold the frame to the house and mark the holes for drilling where you placed brackets.

Need a little something over those bare windows.