Cut four pieces of twine that are each 4 feet long.
Diy pipe frame awning.
Saving on the cooling bill can be helped by building awnings for the windows to keep out the penetrating sun s rays.
Start by making the frame.
An afternoon and a few bucks and i have an awning for my 4runner.
If you want to make a stationary window awning you can do it with pvc pipe and fabric.
Diy awning step 1.
You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and.
This shade wall was built by lynn in freehold new jersey.
Repeat for each piece of pvc.
Slide canvas onto frame.
Fold one piece in half and step on a ladder to reach the top of a pvc pipe.
Just need a drill if you get the pvc pipe precut a.
The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.
The width and projection away from the house will vary depending on the size of window you have.
This type of project can be great to block sunlight from a specific direction.
May 31 2014 allowing the sun to shine through the windows in the summer can really heat the home up.
The fittings in this project include the m50 fitting and malleable plug.
The m50 is used to attach the canopy to the pipe supports.
Dry fit the frame.
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.
Insert the middle of the twine into the hole at the top of the pole and out the other side.