Making A Tarp Awning Connected To Hpuse

Attach one s shaped hook to each corner grommet on a nylon mesh tarp that measures 12 by 12 feet.

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. 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. 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. Bob built this custom 20 ft.

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. I made this awning in attempt to keep it cooler inside by blocking the radian. This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee.

Adding a tarpaulin or tarp over a patio is as simple as using a few grommets eye bolt screws and cord. Shade sail for the deck attached to the back of his house. The tarp can extend from the house s eaves to a nearby fence to cover the patio. Attach the other end of each s shaped hook to the screw in eyelets at the top of the 8 foot long.

Insert machine screws with washers then tarp then washer then lock nut. Drill holes for the bolts to attach. Insert two connectors to both the ends of the side pipes to attach them to the flagpoles. These awnings only need one attachment to the house on the wall.

Mark where the grommets are onto the tarp piece of pvc. This is a flat piece of metal that normally has 4 holes for screws and a half ring that extends from the center. Spread out the tarp and take out the grommets from one of the 8 foot sides. This connects the support to the shade via a snap hook or d shackle.

Retractable or fixed a lateral arm retractable awning will allow you to extend your awning without needing extra supports. For a patio awning that connects to your house you will need two flagpole holders and three pvc pipes. I used some scrap wood to make a jig to drill straight and center into the pvc. Larger patio awnings may require permits or permission from the zoning board.

These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more. 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. A small awning will generally not have these problems.