Building An Awning Off Of A Shed

Use 2x6 lumber for the joists.

Building an awning off of a shed.

Retractable awnings provide instant shade or quickly roll up when you don t need them. They don t require you to build a permanent structure on the deck. After laying out a string on pegs in the shape of the shed i dug post holes by hand approximately 3 feet deep. Attach vertical screens to the extended awning to block the sun when its low in the sky.

Frame a wide doorway by bracing the shed roof temporarily and cutting studs with a reciprocal saw. If the existing shed is structurally sound and has an exterior wall to which you can attach your. If possible nail through the siding into the building s framing members. The awning is attached as shown in fig.

A slide in channel at the peak and turnbuckle clips along the edges make for a quick no hassle on and off in spring and fall. The approximately 16 x 16 ft one piece vinylized canvas weighs only about 10 lbs so it s easy to handle. Joists are the cross beams that will lie on the ground and hold together the outer framing of the floor. Flipping the wood over will keep the fabric secure and will give you a more finished look.

Nail a 2 by 6 inch header board between studs over that doorway and secure it with studs from the header to the floor. To hang the awning measure and use a level to figure out the top placement. Feb 11 2016 how to build a shed free videos 7 95 shed plans. Using 2 80lb bags of ready mix concrete for footings i dropped a few shovels full in each hole except for the shallow hole.

Fasten the nailer to the side of your existing building where you will attach the upper end of your rafters. E and photos 15 and 16. For example if you re building a 12 by 16 feet 3 7 m 4 9 m shed cut each of your joists to 16 feet 4 9 m. Leave this doorway open.

Build a real addition by removing the siding from the shed and building new walls. To attach a wooden nailer to a metal sided building use a self drilling screw with sufficient threads to hold the nailer tightly. Apr 23 2013 when your shed or other storage building no longer provides enough room you can add additional storage if you add a lean to onto a shed. Building a lean to on my barn.

You don t have to take them down no storage hassles.