How To Install A Retractable Awning Under Soffit

Screw the fasteners into a structural component such as a stud beam concrete or brick.

How to install a retractable awning under soffit.

Mark the holes for your bracket and using a masonry drill bit go approximately 2 deep. Enlarge the hole by using a 3 8 masonry bit to the desired depth. Solair awnings can be mounted with a wall mount roof mount or soffit mount depending on the architecture of your home. Lay out a chalk line or use laser level to determine location of awning.

Make sure that each fastener is inserted a minimum of 2 into the structural component. When actually installing retractable awnings do two things. Retractable awnings last longer than other awnings. Install these two end brackets now using a 2 wood screw.

For wall mount continue below. Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail. The pitch of the awning should be 3 inches for every 12 feet of fabric. Whether it s heavy winds or sun exposure which bleaches the fabric retractable awnings are not subject to the elements nearly as much as non retractable awnings.

The mounting height 9 ft is optimal is defined as one inch above the highest part of the wall bracket from the deck patio floor. Sunsurrender ii retractable awnings can be either motorized or manual. This is a sunsetter motorized model retractable awning mounted u. Call 732 500 0876 shade one awnings for a free estimate on a sunsetter retractable awning.

1 2 use 4 lag screw in top and bottom holes of bracket. Measure from a door or window to where the outer bracket will be installed. After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting. While non retractable awnings are less expensive they re also more likely to be damaged during harsh weather.

Install just the end hood bracket you will put the screws in the top later. 1 1 4 use 4 lag screw in top hole use 5 lag screw in bottom hole. Mounting a solair awning. Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb.

The instructions say two hours reality says about six unless its new construction pre wired for an 18 awning.