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