Lag screw washer guideline.
Retractable awning mounting instructions.
If you are wall or soffit mounting your unit and you have a door or win dow that opens out you will need a minimum of 12 of clearance between the top of the mounting bracket and the top of that door or window to clear the awning frame work and 16 to clear the fabric valance when retracted.
It s just that easy.
Mark the location of the awning on the side of the house making sure it is level.
Pop a caulk line to mark the position for the support brackets.
Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb.
Secure mounting means the brackets must be installed into studs joists headers or other major structural members plywood sheeting is just not strong enough.
Here s how to go about installing a retractable awning.
Keep in mind that a retractable awning weighs in the area of 7 to 10 pounds per foot so you will need to securely install the mounting brackets to support that weight.
Shell busey is looking for more shade in this video as he installs a retractable awning.