An outdoor patio awning will allow you to sit outside even when it is pouring heavily or the rays of the sun are too strong. The Patio Awnings can come in a variety; retractable or permanent.
Building a patio awning is very easy and you can do it all by yourself. All you have to do is follow the below steps to build the most suitable outdoor patio awning.
Take patio measurements:
If you decide to build a patio awning, do not forget to think about where you would like to build it
You can either attach a patio to the exterior of the house or you can have a freestanding structure that is supported by vertical poles from the ground
Measure the size of the patio
Then decide what material you will need to build it
Take correct measurements so that you do not face problems later
For a freestanding structure:
It is wise to add extra inches to the lengths for the pockets that fit around the supports
Measure the height for the support system
For an attached awning:
If you are planning on building an attached awning, you will have to get some more material
The slant in this awning requires more fabric
Buy material:
You can purchase awning material in any fabric store that is nearby you
There are an array of fabrics that you can buy for your patio awning
For example, A vinyl opaque is resistant to all kinds of harsh weathers
These fabrics are available in bold, bright, and multiple colours
Time to sew:
After the patio awning has been bought, it is now time to sew it
You can lay the awning flat on a clean surface
Start sewing as per the measurements that you have recorded
After you have sewn, test the fit with the help of the pipe
If it does not fit properly, make further adjustments
It is possible that you may face difficulty in adjusting the fabric
Fret not as you will get an idea while you keep adjusting it
Build a freestanding awning:
Measure all 4 sides of the material and later cut the pipe accordingly
In order to dig holes into the ground, use a posthole digger at an appropriate distance
In order to give the pipe firm support, use gravel or a concrete
Build an attached awning:
For an attached patio awning that will connect to your house, you need two flagpole holders and three pipes
Insert the three pipes in the front and two in the side of the awning
These flagpole brackets are to be attached to the exterior of your house
You will have to drill holes at an appropriate height
Use a good and a strong ladder to drill holes at a height
Slide the poles correctly into those brackets in order to connect them with the connectors
In this way, your patio awning is complete
Building a patio awning is very easy. You do not have to call a professional to do it for you! Have fun building your awning!
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