Step four remove the roof if bracing the awning will not give you enough room to complete the repairs the third option is to remove the roof.
Remove awning where it attaches to house.
When anchoring your awning it is essential to determine what your siding is manufactured from.
A house attached patio roof takes advantage of the house s structure by supporting one end of the roof on a ledger mounted horizontally to the house.
The rugged heavy duty frame work can last beyond 15years.
Remove screws from the tops of the posts and then remove the support hardware from the bottoms of the.
They are made out of vinyl canvas or solution dyed acrylic.
Remove the ledger and drill bolt holes where the bolt tips have left marks.
Grasp the awning and with the help of another person lift it downward to remove it from the house.
These awnings have a welded frame that is attached permanently to a wall.
Porch stoop whatever it is your awning is hanging over you may need someone s help removing the awning safely.
Get the help of several people.
Then unscrew the awning from the house.
Traditional residential awnings sometimes known as step down awnings are the most common and popular metal awning we sell.
Vinyl concrete and wood siding products will all.
I unscrewed the sides but had rob slide the awning off and take it down.
Some awnings may also have support posts such as those attached to steps outside a building.
They have a traditional look and work well on porches and windows.
Aluminum awning material can also be used for metal carports.
How long does a retractable awning last.
Step 6 examine the long mounting bracket that is still attached to the wall and remove the screws in it to detach it from the wall.
They are in essence oversized swatches of water resistant fabric connected to a frame and attached to your house or some other structure.
However the type of siding as well as the presence of framing members or studs can make a difference in installation.
Undo the awning from the support posts first and have people hold that end of the awning.
Wall space needed for attaching.
As long as the owner takes care of the unit and having basic common sense the awning will provide years of trouble fee reliable service.
There are a couple of ways to attach the unit to the home.
Push or hammer the.
The ledger typically a 2 by 6 is usually designed to hold one end of the patio roof rafters.
Awnings need approximately 6 to 12 inches of open heightwise wall or roof space to be installed.