Ways To Hang An Awning

Attach the hardware through the brackets and over the awning bar to hold it in place.

Ways to hang an awning.

A rectangle of dark fabric on steel supports tucked right. Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets. Fasten the awning bar to the brackets. Make sure the hardware you use is tight and that your awning does not wiggle around.

There are four main awning styles available including pull style in which you pull a strap to open the awning hand crank in which you rotate a rod to open the awning hardwired which have a motor and must be wired to the rv and battery powered which have a motor and do not require hardwiring. Measure accurately down from mounting trim to the point recommended by the manufacturer. These awnings have a welded frame that is attached permanently to a wall. Another crucial tool to correctly mount your awning is a quality tape measure to verify the mounting locations are spaced evenly.

Depending on your brand of awning you will use either a large bolt or a screw to attach the awning into the brackets. Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. Mount top trim in channel of the mounting bracket and allow the awning to hang. It will stay locked in the mounting channel.

The key is to go as simple as possible. Really want to build out a proper entryway but just can t afford it at the moment awning. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.