The amount of pipe depends on the width of your window.
													
																	Building a awning frame. 
									
	
		
	
																	Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine. 
																	Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame. 
																	There s an undeniable appeal to living off the grid. 
																	Step 1 location of frame. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Decide whether you want to provide over head shade by locating the awning against a building or whether you want the awning to be free standing. 
																	A main reason 6 was chosen i ll say this now is that the awning material canvas drop cloth is available in a 6 width. 
																	Whether you want to build a complex or simple frame the following steps can guide you in the process. 
																	These ideas include shade sails umbrellas awnings trellis structures and more. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame. 
																	This first idea comes to us from bob in chattanooga tennessee. 
																	I would not make the awning much bigger than this without more frame support structures. 
																	An awning frame supports awning curtains and can provide shade and privacy. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Mine window was about 5 wide so a 6 wide frame was selected. 
																	Building a timber frame window awning.