Make Your Own Awning From Pipes

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.

Make your own awning from pipes.

Insert two connectors to both the ends of the side pipes to attach them to the flagpoles. Diy awning step 1. Insert the three pvc pipes into the front and two side openings in the awning. The awning material is a 6 x9 canvas drop cloth.

You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and. This is the cheapest canvas drop cloth i. 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. Make sure you use a sturdy ladder if drilling holes that are high.

Attach flagpole brackets to the exterior of your house by drilling holes at the appropriate height. 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. Slide canvas onto frame. Before you get started here is what you are going to need.

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. Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height. The outer pipe has one hole and the inner pipe attached to the awning has multiple holes. Dry fit the frame.