Ways To Hang An Awning

Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level.

Ways to hang an awning. Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets. However the type of siding as well as the presence of framing members or studs can make a difference in installation. Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang. Fasten the awning bar to the brackets.

There are four main awning styles available including pull style in which you pull a strap to open the awning hand crank in which you rotate a rod to open the awning hardwired which have a motor and must be wired to the rv and battery powered which have a motor and do not require hardwiring. Mount camel back brackets to the house insuring that the screws penetrate the sheathing. Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place.

A rectangle of dark fabric on steel supports tucked right. Measure accurately down from mounting trim to the point recommended by the manufacturer. Really want to build out a proper entryway but just can t afford it at the moment awning. It will stay locked in the mounting channel.

The key is to go as simple as possible. Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around. Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb.