If you want to keep the sun from shining directly onto your windows an awning can be a great solution but unfortunately buying one and having it installed can be expensive however if you have a bit of diy know how you could opt to save some money and make your own.
Make your own door awning.
How to make your own awning for an entry door.
Not too long ago we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped scalloped and rounded the kind of thing that might adorn an old timey storefront or your grandma s cottage.
Building and installing awnings above the windows and doors of your home is a simple way to keep your home cool while adding to its curb appeal.
Lightweight durable materials such as pvc pipe are.
Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected.
An entry door awning can provide protection from sun and rain and deliver a shady spot for a chair and a glass of lemonade in the summer.
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The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.
I would not make the awning much bigger than this without more frame support structures.
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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.
Use this guide to basic wood and metal window awnings and create your own one of a kind window dressing that takes the yawning out of awning.
Simple diy awnings are but just a few cuts and screws away.
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