Crafting an awning over the door awning

When it comes to enhancing the charm of your home while providing practical shelter, a free-standing door awning is a delightful addition. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll explore how to construct door awnings using three different materials: wood, PVC, and aluminum. First, we will start will a wood frame.

Wood Frame

  1. Gather all the materials needed first
  2. 2x4s
  3. Plywood
  4. Fabric
  5. Hardware (grommets, eyelets, and rope)
  6. Tools (saw, drill, hammer)

Now that you’ve got all your stuff ready, let’s dive into making your wooden door awning

Prepare your Frame:

  1. Cut two 2×4 pieces for the top and bottom (legs).
  2. Top pieces should match the width of your door, leaving a few inches of overhang.
  3. Leg pieces should be the desired awning length, plus a few inches for ground clearance.

Assemble the Frame:

  1. Place top pieces on two leg pieces and attach them with screws.
  2. Repeat the process on the other leg pieces.

Secure fabric frame:

  1. Attach the plywood to the frame securely.
  2. Cut fabric to the desired length

Attach Awning Hardware:

  1. Use grommets or eyelets to attach the fabric to the frame.

Finalize and Install:

  1. Attach the awning hardware to the frame.
  2. Secure your awning in the desired location.

Tips for wood frame:

  1. Consider using pressure-treated wood for weather resistance.
  2. Opt for outdoor fabric to minimize the chances of fading.
  3. Store your awning when not in use, especially if it’s larger.

PVC frame:

Materials needed:

  1. 1-inch PVC pipe
  2. -inch PVC elbows
  3. 1-inch PVC T-joints
  4. PVC cement
  5. Outdoor fabric
  6. Scissors
  7. Tape measure
  8. Level
  9. Drill
  10. Screws
  11. Anchor bolts

Measure and Cut PVC:

  1. Measure the width and height of the door.
  2. Cut four pieces of 1″ PVC pipe (2 for width, 2 for height).
  3. Assemble the Frame.
  4. Connect the pipes using PVC elbows and T-joints to form a free-standing frame.

Attach Outdoor Fabric:

  1. Cut outdoor fabric, leaving a 4″ overhang.
  2. Pull the fabric tight, ensuring no wrinkles.
  3. Drill pilot holes and screws to the wall.
  4. Secure and Level.
  5. Level the awning and secure it with anchor bolts, and enjoy!

Aluminum awning frame:

Materials needed:

  1. Aluminum pipes or tubes
  2. Connectors made of aluminum
  3. Water and fade-resistant outdoor fabric
  4. Screws
  5. Drill
  6. Tape measure
  7. Level
  8. Anchors and screws (if needed)

Measure and Plan:

  1. Measure the width and depth of the door area for desired coverage.
  2. Decide on the shape and size of the awning.
  3. Cut Aluminum Pipes.
  4. Use a hacksaw or miter saw to cut pipes based on your measurements.

Assemble the Frame:

  1. Connect pipes using aluminum connectors to create a free-standing frame.
  2. Prepare the Fabric.
  3. Lay out fabric, place the frame on top, and cut the fabric to size.
  4. Pull fabric tight to avoid wrinkles using a staple gun or sewing.

Install the Awning:

  1. Place the awning in the desired location.
  2. Use a level to ensure it is balanced.

Craft your own door awning for a stylish and practical upgrade to your home’s entrance. Enjoy the do-it-yourself process, and if you run into trouble feel free to reach out to us at jcpawnings.com and we can answer any questions you may have.