Install A Metal Awning On Top Of Vinyl Siding

Or you can paint the board the same color as your house or trim if you want so it will blend in nicely with your siding or trim.

Install a metal awning on top of vinyl siding.

Metal awnings tend to cost more than fabric ones but they last longer and require less maintenance. Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide. If you have vinyl siding on your home you have 2 options for installation. First determine the location of the awning and take an accurate measurement of the same with the measurement tape.

The awning should be at least 7 to 8 feet above the ground or the patio. Remove the siding at the height of your intended installation and take a look to see if you can locate studs. Your video was fantastic as we have the old aluminum siding with the old wood siding behind it trying to find the studs is going to be a pain. When looking at the type of awning that will be best for you cost convenience maintenance and longevity will all probably play a part.

You just cut away the siding mount a pressure treated ledger board 2 x 8 the same width as your awning wrap it in aluminum then mount the awning to the board. When anchoring your awning it is essential to determine what your siding is manufactured from. Vinyl concrete and wood siding products will all require different mounting procedures. The most complex is probably a metal awning that is retractable and motorized to retract automatically.

Once the location is determined mark the ends with e for ends with the pencil. You gave me a great idea of the test holes underneath the lip of the siding.