How To Make An Awning Out Of Pvc Pipe

Measure the width of the window with a tape measure.

How to make an awning out of pvc pipe. You ll need 1 2 pvc pipe the t s and elbows shown here pvc cutters and primer cement. Use a d pin or something fancier to set the height. Simply lift the long pvc pipes out of the shorter pvc pipes unhook the tarp and fold and store it. Add 4 inches to that measurement.

Start by making the frame. On the smaller diameter pipe drill evenly spaced holes and make sure they are at the same points on both left and right pipes. Measure the length of the window or door where you want to install an awning. Slide canvas onto frame.

This will be the piece that attaches to the arms. Step 2 cut two pieces of 1 inch pvc pipe to the length determined in step 1 with a pair of pvc cutters. This will allow the pvc pipe to be slightly wider. Plan to use a standard awning width of between 24 and 36 inches.

The outer pipe has one hole and the inner pipe attached to the awning has multiple holes. Cut another piece of pvc pipe to the same size. Drill one hole about an inch down from the top of the larger pipe.