Your manufacturer should have provided enough brackets for your awning but check the specifications to be sure.
Install awning on stucco.
Doing so allows the awning housing to mount to the rail.
You must attach the awning to the studs behind the stucco.
Awnings can provide shade that is up to 20 degrees lower than the direct sun.
Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.
Before you start doing any instillation work take all the pieces out of the box and ensure you have everything you ll need to install your awning.
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.
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If a cover has been purchased with your awning install after step 15.
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.
But they can be tricky to install.
If your awning is a motorized model your electrical cord will allow you 18 to reach your gfi outlet and you will find your remote transmitter attached to the cord.
Stucco itself does not have the strength to hold an awning and especially if you get any wind pressure on the awning which can be quite a bit.
The additional shade from an awning will also help keep your home cooler lowering home energy costs.
Here is how to drill a whole into stucco with a hammer drill.
Keep in mind you can t rely on set screws to vary the awning level and plumb.
With stucco only the extra pressure from a good heavy rain would rip it out or the stucco only attachment.
Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb.
After installing the brackets the installation process of the awning can vary based on the awning itself as well as the type of mounting.
Residential retractable awnings two awnings installed on stucco wall.
Installing an awning is a great way to enjoy the outdoors on hot a day.
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Here s how to go about installing a retractable awning.
It is recommended that you install a protective cover or hood on your awning.
The wider your awning the more mounting brackets you are needed.
Many manufacturers utilize a mounting rail that attaches to the brackets.