Mounting A Retractable Awning On Roof Eave

Align the top of the bracket to the chalk line.

Mounting a retractable awning on roof eave.

This projection which can be over 10 feet puts a substantial amount of stress on the wall. Use a level to make sure the bracket is straight and mark the center of the mounting holes. 1000xt models require only 7 feet. You need to have at least 2700mm under eave height to mount the awning this way.

Align the center of the bracket mounting holes with the center of the stud. The covers are made using the fabric selection of your choice. Our freestanding lateral arm retractable awnings can be up to 40 ft wide and can project outward up to 13 ft. The following are some low overhang mounting t echniques as w ell as options f or mounting on the fr ont or underside of a deep o verhang.

Most mounted retractable awnings offer significant projection from the wall. These units can either be mounted on the wall soffit or the roof depending on your home s design. A hood is recommended if the awning is roof mounted on the roofing surface or mounted on a wall without protection i e. The major factor when mounting a retractable awning on the fascia is that the fascia must be strong enough to handle both the full weight of the awning and the pressure the retractable awning puts on the mounting brackets when it is fully extended.

Minimum mounting height is 6 8 80 f or model 900xt and 7 84 f or model 1000xt if there is not enough cl earance under an overhang the awning c an be mounted to the face of the overhang. With our sunsetter roof brackets we offer full installation support over the phone or our online guides. We also offer 100 financing on our awnings with credit scores down to 580. Soffit or eave above it.

Also check out our prices on our sunsetter awnings and accessories. We accept every major credit cards and paypal. Mounting retractable awnings on the fascia requires wall brackets. Mounting the awning under eave is a very neat way to install the awning.

Step 2 measure along the wall of your house at the desired mounting height to determine your awning width. Because of this it is necessary to locate axial studs in the wall using a stud finder before attempting to mount your awning. Sunsetter awnings require a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches from your deck or patio floor to the bottom of any roof eave or overhang. Drill mounting holes using a drill bit.

We can mount on to the wall or through the roof depending on the building. The hood will keep the first 6 to 8 inches of fabric clean so when you roll out your awning the fabric looks clean and color consistent.