Building An Awning Between 2 Sheds

Fastening to masonry walls.

Building an awning between 2 sheds.

On a table saw for the outside layer. Use a table saw for these cuts and to rip a 2 4 down to 2 5 8 in. The gb36 and gb56 gable have an approximate 2 5 12 pitch and 12 degree slope. A 4 by 10 can usually span up to 12 feet between posts.

However you can get an insulated flat pan with foam insulation sandwiched between the top and bottom these are much more expensive. What are the slopes of your kits. Drip cap that fits below the siding and on the 2 4 windowsill. For the pieces above the windows fig.

The flat pan is a bit cheaper because there is less material used. Carports patios and awnings are typically made from aluminum. The door consists of two layers of 3 4 in thick boards that overlap at the corners to add strength. If you move up to 4 by 8 you re usually allowed to span up to 10 feet between posts.

Rip 1x6 boards to 4 1 2 in. Nail a 2 by 6 inch header board between studs over that doorway and secure it with studs from the header to the floor. Complete the door frame. Gb36 12 5 gb56 14 6 gb5630 24 gm20 13 7 gm40 17 9.

Drill holes for the expanding anchors every 16 inches or as specified by local codes insert the anchors hold the ledger in place and tap it with a hammer to indent the anchor locations on its back face. When your shed or other storage building no longer provides enough room you can add additional storage if you add a lean to onto a shed. Leave this doorway open. There are 2 common designs for the top of the awning.

What are the peak heights of your kits. Grooved plywood to fit the lower recess and cut a piece of 1 4 in. Anchor a ledger to a masonry wall with expanding anchor bolts begin by marking a line across the wall for the ledger s top edge. Then cut the 4 x 8 ft.

With our shed design you don t have to install door and window jambs but you do have to cut angles on the 3 4 in. Acrylic sheet to fit the upper recess. In general the maximum span for a 4 by 6 beam is 6 feet between 4 by 4 posts. Build a real addition by removing the siding from the shed and building new walls.

A w pan and a flat pan. If the existing shed is structurally sound and has an exterior wall to which you can attach your lean to adding a lean to can be a fairly simple project. The smallest beams for patio covers are typically 4 by 6.