Bolt Awning Through Vinyl Siding

Appropriate lag bolts for installation 4 long lags provided.

Bolt awning through vinyl siding.

Insert the lag bolts through the mounting brackets in the holes marked as m. Lag bolts or coarse threaded wood screws are usually specified for the installation but each awning is different. Instead cut a hole through the siding and affix a mounting block to the underlying sheathing or framework of the house. The vinyl siding interlocks with itself to form a cohesive protective shell around the house.

Insert bolt through top and reach between fabric and hood to hold acorn nut to bolt and tighten from top. An awning installation is a home improvement project requiring strict. From the bottom of the awning insert the bolts into the holes. X constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in.

Split recessed mounting block white is a low maintenance way to mount large light fixtures. You will need to cut through the vinyl or aluminum siding and remove all compressible material. Tighten them properly with the wrench. One recommendation is before installing the fasteners drill pilot holes through the cement siding with a high speed drill.

Doing so ensures the cement board doesn t crack during. Trying to place the screw through that middle rib can be awkward. It is not to be used during periods of strong wind rain hail or snow. Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide.

Fasten the top first and then insert bolt through to fasten to. Vinyl siding is easy to penetrate but there are places you want to avoid within the profile of the siding. The unique hinge design allows for easy installation without having to remove electrical receptacles and water. You gave me a great idea of the test holes underneath the lip of the siding.

Constructed of durable vinyl this 6 in. Make sure that all the lag bolts are attached to the studs. You should get down to the exterior wall sheathing for a solid mount. For siding that has two sections called ship lap there is a rib running horizontally in the middle of the piece.

But the panels themselves aren t very thick. The final step is to set the retractable awning in the mounting brackets. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva adds structure to a porch in order to safely hang a swing subscribe to this old house. Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions.

Each mounting block ensures an even and level surface for transitioning from siding to a fixture.