Snap a line from the house out to where the awning will extend to.
Diy tilt out awning for small deck.
Cover the pergola with awning fabric or plant vines to create a green living shelter.
One of the most popular choices is the retractable awning.
Then tie one end of the rope to the carabiner clip.
The frame becomes a permanent part of your deck and you can either leave the fabric up year round or remove it seasonally.
I made this awning in attempt to keep it cooler inside by blocking the radian.
Hurricane ike hit us in 2008 and knocked out power for a few days.
Now take the other end of the rope and run it through the two holes in the large camring and then tie a knot at the end.
This type of awning is able to be extended or removed depending on the weather or the whims of those in attendance allowing for the greatest flexibility.
Cut the 1 8 inch nylon rope to the appropriate size our awning required about 10 feet.
Measure your awning dimensions.
Make sure the lines are straight.
As you plan and design your deck you ll have many choices to consider when it comes to awnings.
Place markers on the ground to mark off the area.
The fabric should last about 15 years.
Cool deck ideas make you think of shade.
My residence was not designed with energy efficiency in mind and so relied 100 on ac to keep it cool.
For seamless patio shade ideas check these out.