In this video i take scrap material laying around the shop and build a simple awning to cover the back door of the workshop.
How to build a garage door awning.
It must extend at least 1 foot past the.
An awning over your front door can instantly make your house look more attractive and that also gives it an extra level of curb appeal when the time comes to sell.
That means how wide we chose to do ours just as wide as the door trim and how deep we did ours 2 deep you also need to decide what pitch you want your gable roof to have.
Covering 16 feet.
The first step in how to build a wood awning is determining what size you want it to be.
Remove the siding with a flat pry bar from the area above the doorway.
How to build a gable roof overhang above a door step 1.
Place two 2x4.
Attach a level 2x4 board to the exterior side of the house directly to the framing members.
How to build a wood awning over a door.
It should be level.
As this blog explains it s a relatively demanding project but if you are up for a challenge it shouldn t be impossible to manage.
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