Install A Metal Awning On Top Of Vinyl Siding

If you have vinyl siding on your home you have 2 options for installation.

Install a metal awning on top of vinyl siding.

Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide. Metal awnings tend to cost more than fabric ones but they last longer and require less maintenance. Vinyl concrete and wood siding products will all require different mounting procedures. First determine the location of the awning and take an accurate measurement of the same with the measurement tape.

However the type of siding as well as the presence of framing members or studs can make a difference in installation. Remove the siding at the height of your intended installation and take a look to see if you can locate studs. Follow the 6 simple steps to install it on vinyl siding. The most complex is probably a metal awning that is retractable and motorized to retract automatically.

The awning should be at least 7 to 8 feet above the ground or the patio. You gave me a great idea of the test holes underneath the lip of the siding. 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 anchoring your awning it is essential to determine what your siding is manufactured from.

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. Once the location is determined mark the ends with e for ends with the pencil.