Make Your Own Awning From Pipes

Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.

Make your own awning from pipes.

You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. Make sure you use a sturdy ladder if drilling holes that are high. Start by making the frame. Dry fit 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. 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. Insert the three pvc pipes into the front and two side openings in the awning. Slide canvas onto frame.

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. 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. The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.

On the smaller diameter pipe drill evenly spaced holes and make sure they are at the same points on both left and right pipes. Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height. Diy awning step 1. Attach flagpole brackets to the exterior of your house by drilling holes at the appropriate height.