Insert the three pvc pipes into the front and two side openings in the awning.
Buildyour own awning out of steel pipe.
Lightweight durable materials such as pvc pipe are recommended for the awning frame because they can stand up to extreme weather.
Step 5 build an attached awning.
Some customers buy carport building plans to design an at home gym or a picnic area to gather.
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I would not make the awning much bigger than this without more frame support structures.
If you want a shade structure that naturally blends both in size and style with your deck or patio build your own pergola or patio shade awning structure.
This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee.
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.
For a patio awning that connects to your house you will need two flagpole holders and three pvc pipes.
Select from our steel emt tube fittings in either 3 4 inch and 1 inch sizes or our 1 3 8 inch 1 5 8 inch and 1 7 8 inch chain link fence tube fittings fittings are used in the construction of a shelter to connect tubing at corners and joints.
Build your own pipe.
If you are inspired by one of the projects on our site and would like help knowing what fittings to use for your own project reach out to our team for design assistance.
For the awning cover you need to use something water resistant and tough like outdoor upholstery fabric or canvas.
When you build your own carport you have free rein to make it just the size you need to fit a car truck rv or even boat.
If you do not use the correct materials to build your awnings though they may not last long.
Apr 10 2015 explore sophon rakthinderm s board galvanized pipe awning on pinterest.
If you are interested in building your own canopy we have over 300 different fittings and tarps to choose from.
Beyond vehicle storage carports have a variety of other uses.
These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more.
Insert two connectors to both the ends of the side pipes to attach them to the flagpoles.
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.
The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.
For seamless patio shade ideas check these out.
Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected.
Threads are either small 1 8 pipe 3 8 diameter or large 5 8 x 18 tpi.
Do it yourself or professionally assembled.
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