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Window Awing Installation
This page is about the simple steps you need to take to install an aluminum window awning. This type of awning is most often called a flex pan awning or a louvered awning. They are found in the RV parks all over Arizona on the park models. They are well suited for modular homes and residential houses.

There are many colors to choose from to match the colors on your home. Most often a lighter color is used for the base color and a darker one for the valance, or bottom slat.

In this photo I am using the valance to align the flex pans before snapping them into place. The valance is the last piece to be installed.

Below is a typical window awning package, they way they come from the factory.

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window awning packaged

 

Window Awning Installation

 

window awning parts
These are the parts that make an aluminum window awning.  The photo shows the brackets, arm connectors and cotter pins on top.  Below are the flex pans, stringers and arms.


 

stringer bracket
The first step is to attach the top brackets.  They belong at the top corners of the window and are held in place with 11/2" sheet metal screws.  If the window has an aluminum frame that is exposed these clips can be installed right over the frame for extra strength.  Small windows like this one require just two clips on top.  Larger windows will require more clips to be installed.


 

window awning stringers
Attach a stringer into each top bracket using the cotter pins provided.  The brackets have multiple holes.  I use the outside hole most of the time.  Your situation may require a different set of holes.  Some awnings may have more stringers and support arms.  If you are covering multiple windows space these between them.  If it is one big window use the stringers without the support arms.  Your awning may come with three stringers and two support arms, in this case the middle stringer just needs to be centered. At the bottom of the stringers the valance holder needs to be installed prior to attaching to the brackets.


 

window awning return arms
The return arms need to be assembled as shown before they are installed.  Use the cotter pins provided with the window awning.  The spacing between the holes is the same so it does not matter the end you attach the brackets to.



stringer and bracket
There are two ways to plan for the placement of the bottom brackets.  These window awnings can be folded down to cover the window if you leave your home for long periods of time.  To set the brackets for fold down, I attach the bracket to the stringer with a cotter pin and then mark the spots where the screws go with a pencil.  I then take the bracket off the stringer and attach to the wall where my marks were.  Do this with both sides.



stringer and return arm installation
If the window awning is not going to be lowered the bracket placement is not critical.  I usually try to make the return arms look level.  I mark one side and then use a tape measure to place the other side in the same location. I will be finishing this installation on the next page with the link just below.


 

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