All retractable awnings rely on two to six spring loaded folding arms that exert outward pressure to keep the fabric tight.
Retractable awning installation on stucco two story home.
It s just that easy.
As the name implies your retractable awning is installed by mounting it to an exterior wall of your home.
The multi surface installation method lets you connect the awning to an array of different surfaces such as siding and stucco.
Retractable awning that projects 8 ft.
For that reason it s perfect for both home use and for use at a café or restaurant to keep guests shielded while enjoying beverages and food.
When you extend an awning think of it as slowly letting off a brake.
The following are the three main types of retractable awning installations.
The house was bult in 1930 so i know the stucco is 1 1 2 thick and lathe plaster wall inside.
Of coverage and protection.
I want to install a 10 ft.
Manual patio retractable awning 120 in.
Shell busey is looking for more shade in this video as he installs a retractable awning.
Keep in mind that a retractable awning weighs in the area of 7 to 10 pounds per foot so you will need to securely install the mounting brackets to support that weight.
This model requires no electricity.
Whether you can install an awning on your mobile home depends on the awning size and your home s configuration.
This includes exterior home walls made of brick stucco siding wood or other materials.
Also the columns may not blend well with the deck style and can become obstructions on some deck layouts.
Secure mounting means the brackets must be installed into studs joists headers or other major structural members plywood sheeting is just not strong enough.
First ask the awning manufacturer for its recommendation because they know where their product should be installed better than anybody.
The real work is when you go to the retract the awning.
Unlike retractable options a canopy patio shade awning doesn t offer a convenient way to let in the sun removing the fabric on shade awnings requires two people and takes a few minutes.
Second before purchasing anything locate the wall studs.