Building A Awning Frame

Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.

Building a awning frame.

To show that you can build your own diy shade structure for your patio or deck in this post we ve compiled 10 ideas built by our customers using kee klamp fittings. An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy. A main reason 6 was chosen i ll say this now is that the awning material canvas drop cloth is available in a 6 width. Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process.

This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee. There s an undeniable appeal to living off the grid. You can only rely on yourself and you re totally isolated from the outside world if that s what you want. Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.

Decide whether you want to provide over head shade by locating the awning against a building or whether you want the awning to be free standing. Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine. These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more. I would not make the awning much bigger than this without more frame support structures.

Having a cabin in the wilderness also means making any modifications yourself and here s a video that shows how one youtuber built an. The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.