Instaling Awning To Siding

However osb solid wood and plywood are more suitable for bearing the weight of the awning.

Instaling awning to siding.

Your video was fantastic as we have the old aluminum siding with the old wood siding behind it trying to find the studs is going to be a pain. What is the best. Viewed 25 times 0. Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide.

Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level. 2 vertical 3 thick gutters 10 ft apart are blocking it. I need to attach a 13 ft retractable awning onto my siding. The vinyl siding tool has a hook that grabs the vinyl siding and opens it so you can install the brackets to the wall behind easily.

Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. You gave me a great idea of the test holes underneath the lip of the siding. Active 1 year 2 months ago. Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets.

Locate all the studs on the exterior wall in the area where the awning will be affixed. For vinyl siding make a small hole using your drill in reverse before you make your larger holes. Usually the instructions will recommend a 12 or 14 mm drill bit. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.

First determine the location of the awning and take an accurate measurement of the same with the. To drill into stucco cover the area you want to drill in painter s tape to reduce dust. For mdf or hdf the awning should be mounted in the same fashion as with cement siding. Thinking of mating 2 2x6 pt wood and attached it to siding.

To drill into brick use a masonry drill bit. Ask question asked 1 year 2 months ago. How to install awning on siding.