Attaching Awning Material To Metal Frame

Now you can cut your corrugated metal to fit the frame and attach with self tapping screws.

Attaching awning material to metal frame.

The long piece needs to be about 6 wider than your window. Pull the awning cover into place on the frame. Line up the corner seams of the awning fabric with the corners of the awning frame and clamp in place with spring clamps. I started by cutting my long back piece that will attach to the wall over the window and the two side pieces.

But if it does need to be waterproof be sure to cut the metal tight to the wall use the appropriate flashing and sealer and use a self tapping screw with a rubber grommet on it so that it doesn t leak around the screw holes. The metal covering s tendency to buckle and flex makes it unsuitable to hold the weight of an awning. Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around. Fasten the awning bar to the brackets.

Generally speaking most people have few problems attaching awning frames. Our awning had no need to be water proof because there s another overhang above it it s just used for decoration. Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. In this case install an appropriate cross brace between the metal studs in the building s structure.

Before attaching an awning frame to a building or a wall check to make sure the building is strong enough to support the weight of the awning. Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place. Make sure the awning frame is not obstructing access to the building or any of the utilities. I built the awnings with 2 3 boards and a sheet of corrugated metal.