What we like about this effort is that most of it is made from things you can probably get your hands on for free and even the stuff you might need to purchase is.
Diy metal awning frame.
Decide whether you want to provide over head shade by locating the awning against a building or whether you want the awning to be free standing.
Diy awning step 1.
Diy corrugated metal awning video.
Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process.
Step 1 location of frame.
An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy.
Here s a great video plan we found on youtube that shows you how to build a diy window awning from corrugated metal for as little as 60.
With a few well placed metal roofing screws complete with butyl grommets the roof was on and the awnings were complete.
Dry fit the frame.
The long piece needs to be about 6 wider than your window.
I started by cutting my long back piece that will attach to the wall over the window and the two side pieces.
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Once the frame was up it only lacked a metal roof.
Start by making the frame.
Look through diy metal awnings photos in different colors and styles and when.
Slide canvas onto frame.
The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.
Diy corrugated metal awning i built the awnings with 2 3 boards and a sheet of corrugated metal.