How to Build a Retractable Awning

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Great video. Didn't think I'd find anything showing this. Especially one with tips to eat crawfish. From what I got in the video the material list seemed to be:
Drill and bit (pilot hole)
1" screw eyes (looked like 3 to 5 feet between each one)
Eye Bolts
Twine
Carpenters Square
Airplane Wire
Ferrels
Metal snap (carabiners may work too)
Swagging tool (crimper)
Turnbuckles
Shade Cloth
Grommet kit
Needle and thread

*You can look at or print of the video transcript for instructions

Chris

May 25, at 6:57am

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Hi Kat,

The center section should be done the same way as the side sections
except that only the one key ring will run through it in order to draw
and retract the awning.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 10:00pm

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Hello,

Currently we are working on drawing up plans for our projects but it may
be awhile before plans for this project are realized. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 9:59pm

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Hi Kat,

The center section should be done the same way as the side sections except that only the one key ring will run through it in order to draw and retract the awning.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 9:58pm

38Comments

Hello,

Currently we are working on drawing up plans for our projects but it may
be awhile before plans for this project are realized. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 9:55pm

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Hello,

The fabric Ron used is permeable to allow water and air to flow through it. It shouldn't hold much rain at all and with rain comes strong wind so its probably best to retract the awning when it starts raining.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 9:55pm

38Comments

Hello,

Currently we are working on drawing up plans for our projects but it may
be awhile before plans for this project are realized. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 9:38pm

38Comments

Hello,

Currently we are working on drawing up plans for our projects but it may
be awhile before plans for this project are realized. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 8, at 9:38pm

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Can we get better explanation on how to do the center section?
Thanks

Kat

Aug 22, at 8:10pm

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The section about the center wire is very vague. Can you clarify that a little more?

angelo

Jul 17, at 2:32am

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It's not that hard people. Simply watch the video and take notes on the materials being used. Good luck! :)

Spanky

Jul 15, at 6:31pm

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Has been a month.. are we just missing this? Would love to have this yet this summer so can enjoy my deck before the summer ends. Thanks!

Debkins2

Jul 15, at 4:59pm

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Not a problem in northern Canada but still a good idea. I am envisioning a screen to keep bugs out.

Sean

Jul 15, at 4:31pm

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I do not find the printed instructions; are they available?

Me and Molly

Jul 15, at 2:22pm

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Loved Marsha,
She was terrific !!
She reminded me of my wife.. He is one lucky man.. Long live the southern bells!!

Dirk

Jul 15, at 10:23am

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Looks easy enought

Ernie White

Jul 15, at 2:20am

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What happens when it rains, lots of weight there.

V P

Jul 15, at 1:22am

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Hi Emily,
Am I missing the materials list somewhere?

Chris

Jul 15, at 1:08am

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Love this awning! I am very interested in detailed instructions also!

Bert

Jul 15, at 12:51am

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What a great idea, I would love the plans to, thank you

Lynn

Jul 15, at 12:33am

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Thanks for this!

Dawn Schmidt

Jul 15, at 12:27am

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When are you posting the plans and material list? Also, the directions on the middle wire needs a better explanation.

Queen Wench

Jul 7, at 4:58pm

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Did You know You Can Get The Shade Clothe in Different Colours ...

Wendy

Jun 24, at 11:12am

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How thick is the aircraft wire??????????????????????/

Holde Veronese

Jun 16, at 5:48pm

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Hi All, Thank you for your comments. We are working to post the plans and material lists to the websites. Emily Lyman Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Jun 12, at 9:01pm

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Could you please send me detailed instructions? I really want one of these over my pergola. Thanks so much

Marianne

Jun 12, at 3:11pm

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Would love to get the instructions. Cant wait to put this over my deck! Thanks

Karen

Jun 10, at 7:42pm

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can u send me instructions, also please.

Linda Johnston

Jun 4, at 6:41pm

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could you please send me instructions? thank you

Holde Veronese

Jun 3, at 4:51pm

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I too am a little puzzled by the middle wire pull system. Is there any way you could post an answer to how you thread that string to make the system pull back and forth? Or email is great for me as well. Any help would be appreciated, we are working on this project this weekend. THANK YOU!! Also, why do you need the key rings in each of the grommet holes? Will it not work to thread the wire straight through the grommet holes? Just curious about that, too. Thanks again.

paige

Jun 3, at 3:55pm

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I have the same question .can you give instructions on how to run middle wire so you can pull on it

John petitbois

May 28, at 3:55pm

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Local company quoted $3600 for a retractable awning for my pergola; now, I'll make it myself, just like I made the pergola myself! Women Rule in Acton, ontario, Canada

Heather

May 22, at 4:09pm

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Wow! awsome project. If you are sending instructions I would like some too, thanks!

Regina Rushing

May 16, at 9:25am

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can you send me some instructions. I got most of it except the middle on how to get it to slide and some other dimensions. Thanks so much for this. Im going to do a 20x20 on my back porch, i cant wait.

Lori Rothman

May 14, at 11:36pm

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Very nice awning!! Please send instructions. I have an 12x14 patio deck, how far apart should the grommets be spaced. Thank you!! What size shade cloth should I have for this size deck and edge hem

Norma

May 1, at 9:33pm

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What a beautiful, gracious southern Lady. The awning was terrific :)

Anna

Mar 11, at 2:30am

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Where are the directions or picture for this project? I'm looking for the awning that SLIDES back and forth, not the regular retractable awning that rolls up

Rosemary mackie

Sep 29, at 7:32am

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How can you prevent water getting into the awning and weighting it down when it rains or will the rain just go through. Could you make this waterproof too.

Vicky McNeil

Aug 14, at 3:10pm

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