Attach the 16 5 inch pieces to the backs of the 7 inch pieces.
How to build timber window awnings.
Cut the 8 foot 2x4 boards.
Attach the 7 inch pieces to the ends of the 1 4.
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Affix the frame to the house and secure it with screws.
How to build timber awnings.
Build the bracket mounts step 1.
Cut the 2 1x2 s to 7 long.
Build the bracket mounts cut the 1x6 s in half making 6 pieces of 4 feet length each.
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Measure the width of the window opening and add 20mm so that the frame of the awning finishes 10mm from the opening at either side.
Cut the 1x2 board to 47 long.
Building a timber frame window awning.
Step 1 the size of the window or opening that the awning is intended for will dictate the size required.
Hold the frame to the house and mark the holes for drilling where you placed brackets.
Drill 3 or more holes into the house.
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