Shell busey is looking for more shade in this video as he installs a retractable awning.
Retractable awning installation on stucco two story home.
It s a single floor ho read more.
The house was bult in 1930 so i know the stucco is 1 1 2 thick and lathe plaster wall inside.
Second before purchasing anything locate the wall studs.
As the name implies your retractable awning is installed by mounting it to an exterior wall of your home.
The following are the three main types of retractable awning installations.
Unlike retractable options a canopy patio shade awning doesn t offer a convenient way to let in the sun removing the fabric on shade awnings requires two people and takes a few minutes.
All retractable awnings rely on two to six spring loaded folding arms that exert outward pressure to keep the fabric tight.
Retractable awning that projects 8 ft.
First ask the awning manufacturer for its recommendation because they know where their product should be installed better than anybody.
Keep in mind that a retractable awning weighs in the area of 7 to 10 pounds per foot so you will need to securely install the mounting brackets to support that weight.
For that reason it s perfect for both home use and for use at a café or restaurant to keep guests shielded while enjoying beverages and food.
Secure mounting means the brackets must be installed into studs joists headers or other major structural members plywood sheeting is just not strong enough.
This model requires no electricity.
It s just that easy.
When you extend an awning think of it as slowly letting off a brake.
Of coverage and protection.
Also the columns may not blend well with the deck style and can become obstructions on some deck layouts.
Manual patio retractable awning 120 in.
The multi surface installation method lets you connect the awning to an array of different surfaces such as siding and stucco.
The real work is when you go to the retract the awning.
I want to install a 10 ft.
In a stucco wall.