Introduction: Retractable Window Awning Made of PVC Frame & Drop Cloth Fabric
This is a very inexpensive retractable window awning project.
Step 1: Awning Retracted.
Awning in retracted position.
Step 2: Cleat Hold Awning Retracted
Cleat tied to cleat to hold retracted awning
Step 3: Marine Fitting to Swivel Frame
Used a marine hardware to rotate awning frame.
Step 4: Center Fitting at Window Mullion
Sometimes center support frame needs special attention for window operation.
Step 5: Closeup of Elbow
End el for awning frame
Step 6: Pulleys and More Pulleys
Polley setup needs some attention
Step 7: Pulleys
More pulleys
Step 8: Center Support
Center support
Step 9: Fasten Awning to Building
An aluminum flat bar works fine to secure the awning to wall.
Step 10: Center Support
Center support frame
Step 11: Center Support
Special attention at window mullion.
Step 12: And It Works
Interior with sun in the west.
10 Comments
Tip 2 years ago on Introduction
Great job! Sharing this link to a video on YouTube. It helped me immensely. I was considering using PVC, too (and still would but I ran across wooden garden "supports" at a discount store. Basically broom handles with a point on them, but I digress.) I'd suggest using the appropriate fabric though. To go to the trouble but have the canvas most after a few rainstorms would be a pain.
https://youtu.be/LGSlL2DZI7k
Reply 2 years ago
I meant to type "mold" not "most. " 🙄
Question 3 years ago on Introduction
Re:Retractable Window AwningWhere can I get to PVC surface mount Hinge.
Thanks
Vincent M Graziano
12 years ago on Introduction
You say the hinge was from a marine store supplier used for Bimini tops. I'm wondering if you couldn't contruct a similar awning as a pontoon bimini top. Do you think it'd work?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I don't see any problem, there should be no difference in boat style so long as the tube used in the awning frame will match the female side (round not square) & the pivot side with mounting flat plate will fit your wall mount configuration.
Good luck, don't forget to weight the outer horizontal framing so the awning drops smoothly & also remains in position with slight wind conditions.
12 years ago on Introduction
Very cool. I'm going to make something like this for my workshop window.
13 years ago on Introduction
Store bought awnings cost a small fortune. Way to go! Very cool
14 years ago on Introduction
I like the idea, and great pics. Could use a little more description detail though. I'm especially interested in knowing more about your hinges. Where did you get them and how did you attach them to the PVC? Finally, just a personal preference. I've done a few PVC things along the way, and I've found if you sand the words off the pipe then the whole project looks much classier.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Hinge is from marine store supplier used for Bimini tops, the hinge is mounted to the boat deck for the frame (had to sand pvc to fit into hinge.) Good suggestion to clean up the printed data on pvc.
14 years ago on Introduction
Interesting work.