Making A Tarp Awning Connected To Hpuse

I made this awning in attempt to keep it cooler inside by blocking the radian.

Making a tarp awning connected to hpuse.

My residence was not designed with energy efficiency in mind and so relied 100 on ac to keep it cool. The tarp can extend from the house s eaves to a nearby fence to cover the patio. Shade sail for the deck attached to the back of his house. Diy tarp awning step by step guide to keep this short and sweet we re going to make an awning that basically covers a 10 x 12 area and has a drop off to allow the rain to run.

Drill holes for the bolts to attach. Fold that same end over 1 to 2 inches and sew along the length of the side with a standard sewing needle forming a sleeve for your steel rod. Insert the three pvc pipes into the front and two side openings in the awning. Spread out the tarp and take out the grommets from one of the 8 foot sides.

Attach one s shaped hook to each corner grommet on a nylon mesh tarp that measures 12 by 12 feet. For a patio awning that connects to your house you will need two flagpole holders and three pvc pipes. This is a flat piece of metal that normally has 4 holes for screws and a half ring that extends from the center. Larger patio awnings may require permits or permission from the zoning board.

Hurricane ike hit us in 2008 and knocked out power for a few days. Attach the other end of each s shaped hook to the screw in eyelets at the top of the 8 foot long. This connects the support to the shade via a snap hook or d shackle. Step 2 cut 2 pieces of nylon rope measuring 25 feet each.

Let s go over how to make a basic rectangular tarp that can be used on an angle and to slightly drop off at the end of your awning to help with rain ingress. The shade sail also doubles as trellis and features a wire grid on one side. These awnings only need one attachment to the house on the wall. These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more.

Mark where the grommets are onto the tarp piece of pvc. Insert machine screws with washers then tarp then washer then lock nut. This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee. Retractable or fixed a lateral arm retractable awning will allow you to extend your awning without needing extra supports.

Bob built this custom 20 ft. Mount pad eyes and brackets to external supports whether this is a tree support pole or existing fence post you will now want to add pad eye. Adding a tarpaulin or tarp over a patio is as simple as using a few grommets eye bolt screws and cord.