Diy Pvc Awning Frame
A backyard canopy patio awning or patio shade screen is a fabric roofed structures supported by a freestanding rigid frame that s bolted to your deck.
Diy pvc awning frame. Greenhouses electric or pedal car pvc go kart bunk bed fishing rod holder swing pvc chair table pvc pipe playhouse bike rack plans pvc furniture awnings cargo rack project scaffold cover berry cover seed rack bird deer protection iguana cage pen pvc tent shelter grow rack shelf tile saw shield enclosure pallet cover pvc. When dry few minutes slide the canvas back over the frame. May 31 2014 allowing the sun to shine through the windows in the summer can really heat the home up. See more ideas about pvc diy awning pvc projects.
Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays. Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height. Hold it firmly in place and drill it into the wall with masonry screws. Insert a screw every 6 inches through the pvc and into the wall behind it with a power drill.
Dry fit the frame and slide the canvas over the top. The outer pipe has one hole and the inner pipe attached to the awning has multiple holes. The patio awning frame becomes a permanent part of your deck and you can either leave the fabric up year round or remove it seasonally. I did a previous video for my shower awning it worked for a year i tried an easier and more sturdy design this time and all for roughly 25 total and 2hrs la.
Add the mounting elbows shown in the last pic but do not glue these yet. This will be the frame of the awning. Adjust the fittings to make sure the canvas is taut. Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.
2 2in x 5 ft pvc pipe 2 1 1 2 in x 10 ft pvc pipe cut to 6 ft 2 3 8 x 3in bolt 2 3 8 in washer 2 3 8 in nut full time rv living as a travel nurse. Use a pvc pipe that the frame pipe will fit into. Push the frame up against the house a foot above the window. Make a few pencil marks remove the canvas and prime and cement the frame.