Make Your Own Awning From Pipes

On the smaller diameter pipe drill evenly spaced holes and make sure they are at the same points on both left and right pipes.

Make your own awning from pipes.

Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height. Attach flagpole brackets to the exterior of your house by drilling holes at the appropriate height. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. 1 1 4 pvc piping 1 bag of the cheapest cement mix you can find 4 large cans beans ketchup coffee saw measuring tape pencil white spray paint velcro sticky back squares 1 queen size sheet for the canopy 6 yards of fabric 3 in each.

Things you ll need measuring tape 1 inch pvc pipe pvc cutters 1 inch pvc elbows 1 inch pvc tees outdoor upholstery fabric or canvas pvc snap clamps 1 inch conduit clamps 2 2 inch wood screws. Insert the three pvc pipes into the front and two side openings in the awning. Start by making the frame. Kee klamp fittings are similar to traditional threaded pipe fittings yet they connect by sliding over pipe and tightening down a set screw on the fitting.

Make sure you use a sturdy ladder if drilling holes that are high. With kee klamp it s possible to build all sorts of shade structures using just a few basic tools such as a drill and an allen wrench. Diy awning step 1. Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.

Before you get started here is what you are going to need. Dry fit the frame. Insert two connectors to both the ends of the side pipes to attach them to the flagpoles. This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i.