How To Install A Retractable Awning On A Brick Wall

Measure the width of your retractable awning with your measuring tape.

How to install a retractable awning on a brick wall.

From the interior measure from the same door or window to find the wall stud. The pitch of the awning should be 3 inches for every 12 feet of fabric. Measure from a door or window to where the outer bracket will be installed. In those cases your awning can usually be installed onto the roof fastened securely into roof trusses using special angled brackets available for the manufacturer.

Things you ll need to install your awning. Set up your stepladders on either side of the location where your awning will be placed. It s just that easy. You can install a retractable awning on a brick wall with some simple tools and a friend s help in just a couple of hours.

The video shows how quickly and ea. In some situations because of existing structures an awning can t be installed onto a wall. Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets. Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb.

Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level.