Attaching A Metal Awning To The House

Some models have diagonal support arms.

Attaching a metal awning to the house.

Mount camel back brackets to the house ensuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around. In many cases outer walls of metal buildings are constructed of c channel steel studs. Now that the awnings are installed they will protect from sun rain and gives your home a new look.

Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. In this case install an appropriate cross brace between the metal studs in the building s structure. This block of lumber will provide a foundation at which the top of the lean to will be attached to the building. They have a traditional look and work well on porches and windows.

Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. The metal covering s tendency to buckle and flex makes it unsuitable to hold the weight of an awning. Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. Many times just four support brackets are required on the wall.

Attach support arms to camel back brackets. Aluminum awning material can also be used for metal carports. Using machine screws lock the back trim to the mounting trim. Drill holes for the steel screws into the lumber and attach securely to the existing metal building at the height you determined in step 3.

Traditional residential awnings sometimes known as step down awnings are the most common and popular metal awning we sell. These awnings only need one attachment to the house on the wall. Generally using one screw at one foot length intervals is sufficient. You can buy l or z shaped flashing or bend it yourself.

To bend sheet metal flashing make a form by clamping two 2 by 4s together on each side of the metal and then hammer the metal to create a sharp edge at each fold. A lateral arm retractable awning will allow you to extend your awning without needing extra supports. Large retractable awnings need a diagonal support arm. Retractable awnings consist of a metal framework covered with shade fabric and they are one of the most popular patio shade ideas.