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Retractable awnings are a great way to stay cool in the summer heat. There are many stores that sell them ready to be installed, and doing it yourself is an easy way to save some money. A Retractable awning is a cloth awning that can be rolled out or retracted, either by hand or with a motor. These awnings tend to be pretty large, so you should get a motorized awning to save yourself the effort of pulling it up by hand. Be sure to make measurements for the size of your awning before you buy one, and talk to the workers at the store if you have any questions.
Once you buy your awning, make sure to have a few things on hand:
A tape measure
A stud finder
A motorized (electric) drill with appropriate drill bits
Something to set and draw level lines, such as a piece of chalk and a level.
Any appropriate screwdrivers, wrenches, or ratchets.
Any appropriate Lag bolts.
Check the manufacturer’s box and instructions for anything else you might need.
Now follow some easy steps:
1.)
Use your level line-making tools to draw out where you want to install your awning. You don’t want it too low. Look in the instruction manual to see how low the awning will drop, and then install your awning so that it won’t bump into anyone’s head if it’s fully retraced. Figuring out the placement of your awning is important and the easiest step, so take your time.
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Next, install the mounting bracket for your awning. First, find the studs that you will install the mounting bracket on to with your stud finder. Make sure you find the center of the studs. Use the mounting bracket to mark with chalk where you will be installing the lag bolts into the studs. Once you are sure where you are drilling your lag bolts (if it’s not the center, this will jeopardize awning safety), go ahead and drill them, securing your bracket to the lag bolts.
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Next, install the awning hood onto the mounting bracket. This part differs depending on which model you purchased.
What else can I help you with?
What tools do you need to install a retractable awning?
Measuring Tape, Wrench, Power/Hammer drill with wood drill/stone bits, Ladders(depending upon the height you need to install) are the tools you need to install a retractable awning.
How are retractable awnings installed?
I suggest having your retractable awning installed by a professional awning installers. There are a lot of holes to drill in the installation process and you do not want to damage the structure of your house by trying to install the awning yourself. This is not a do it yourself job.
What kinds of retractable awning are there ?
You can get a retractable awning from the Thompson Awning Company. The consultation is free, and currently on their website there's a voucher for $400 off the purchase of a particular retractable awning.
How hard is it to install sunsetter retractable awning?
Its easy to install depends on brand. Most you can complete by yourself or help of another person in matter of a afternoon.
How do you use the word awning in a sentence?
My dad bought our trailer because it has a retractable awning.
Where can one buy a Sunsetter Retractable awning?
A sunsetter retractable awning is allegedly the best selling awning in the USA. It can also be found to reduce your air conditioning bill as it provides so much shade.
How do you keep birds from nesting in your retractable awning?
I took swimming noodles and stuffed them in the gap where the birds liked to nest, and it seems to have done the trick. Many retractable awnings now retract without any gap between the home and the end of the awning. If you're getting a new awning, make sure they are using this type of new awning.
How fast do retractable awnings retract?
It depends on the brand of the retractable awning but the speed will vary. Some retractable awnings take just a few minutes or less to retract, while others take longer. It also depends on the size of the awning and power of the motor.
What is an electric awning and how can I ge one?
An electric awning is like a retractable shade. Whenever the sun is beaming on you just press the button and the awning will extend out to your liking. You can get them from many rv stores.
The Retractable Awning is an Affordable Alternative to Patio Screen Enclosures?
Entertaining outdoors is one of the many pleasures homeowners enjoy during the warmer months of the year. Deciding what type of shelter to add to the outside of your home depends on the family budget. While screened-in patios are a lovely addition, they can be cost-prohibitive. A more economical solution is the retractable awning. Retractable awnings allow you to use them when the need arises, such as when the sun is high in the sky and you and your guests need a place to stay cool and comfortable, or when sudden rain showers threaten to move everyone indoors. Once your day is over and evening sets in, you can simply roll the awning back, or retract it, toward the outside wall of your home and enjoy the night sky and air. Along with the cost savings, this is the second most popular reason for equipping your home with a retractable awning. A retractable awning is installed onto the wall of your home over the patio area and the awning, along with the lateral arms of the awning, are folded against the wall when not in use. Awnings can be retracted one of two wayseither automatically by the push of a button or a remote control or by manually cranking the awning out to its full extent. The most common type of retractable awning uses lateral arms as a support for the awning and therefore does not need support legs attached to it. This allows you and your guests to move about freely under the awning without the need to step around awning supports. Retractable awnings are made with weather-resistant materials in a variety of colors from solids to stripes and patterns. When shopping for the right retractable awning, you won’t have a problem finding just the right one to match the outside color scheme of your home. Compared to the cost of constructing an enclosed patio onto your home, the retractable awning will save you thousands of dollars. You can expect to spend no more than around $500 for a simple hand-crank awning and little more than a couple of thousand dollars for an automatic retractable awning with remote.
How expensive is it to install a patio awning?
The best quality awning costs may be between $300 and $800 on average. But it all depends on the size of the window, quality of awning, and installation cost. They come in many colors and styles to suit the building’s exterior design whether it be a historical style home or modern home or a business. I will recommend you install it through a local professional for a warranty purpose.
Where can I get retractable awning?
There are different companies that will measure for awnings and install them. Some of the larger companies that will do this at a reasonable rate includes Backyards Plus and RV essentials. Be sure to shop around and compare prices.
