Building An Awning Off Of A Shed

Then screw the stapled board into the shed like the picture below.

Building an awning off of a shed.

Build a real addition by removing the siding from the shed and building new walls. They don t require you to build a permanent structure on the deck. A slide in channel at the peak and turnbuckle clips along the edges make for a quick no hassle on and off in spring and fall. Flipping the wood over will keep the fabric secure and will give you a more finished look.

If possible nail through the siding into the building s framing members. Nail a 2 by 6 inch header board between studs over that doorway and secure it with studs from the header to the floor. Using 2 80lb bags of ready mix concrete for footings i dropped a few shovels full in each hole except for the shallow hole. After laying out a string on pegs in the shape of the shed i dug post holes by hand approximately 3 feet deep.

Retractable awnings provide instant shade or quickly roll up when you don t need them. Joists are the cross beams that will lie on the ground and hold together the outer framing of the floor. E and photos 15 and 16. Attach vertical screens to the extended awning to block the sun when its low in the sky.

Frame a wide doorway by bracing the shed roof temporarily and cutting studs with a reciprocal saw. You don t have to take them down no storage hassles. For example if you re building a 12 by 16 feet 3 7 m 4 9 m shed cut each of your joists to 16 feet 4 9 m. The awning is attached as shown in fig.

To hang the awning measure and use a level to figure out the top placement. Feb 11 2016 how to build a shed free videos 7 95 shed plans. Use 2x6 lumber for the joists. Cut the joists to the intended width of your shed.

The approximately 16 x 16 ft one piece vinylized canvas weighs only about 10 lbs so it s easy to handle. To attach a wooden nailer to a metal sided building use a self drilling screw with sufficient threads to hold the nailer tightly. Building a lean to on my barn. Leave this doorway open.

Fasten the nailer to the side of your existing building where you will attach the upper end of your rafters.