The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.
Building a awning frame.
Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.
Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame.
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Step 1 location of frame.
Decide whether you want to provide over head shade by locating the awning against a building or whether you want the awning to be free standing.
A main reason 6 was chosen i ll say this now is that the awning material canvas drop cloth is available in a 6 width.
Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process.
These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more.
Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame.
This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee.
I would not make the awning much bigger than this without more frame support structures.
An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy.
Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected.
Building a timber frame window awning.