Measure from a door or window to where the outer bracket will be installed.
How to install a retractable awning on a brick wall.
Set up your stepladders on either side of the location where your awning will be placed.
The pitch of the awning should be 3 inches for every 12 feet of fabric.
In some situations because of existing structures an awning can t be installed onto a wall.
Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb.
Shell busey is looking for more shade in this video as he installs a retractable awning.
From the interior measure from the same door or window to find the wall stud.
Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level.
Measure the width of your retractable awning with your measuring tape.
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.
Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.
Things you ll need to install your awning.
Here s how to go about installing a retractable awning.
The video shows how quickly and ea.