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Ideas for an awning #8408808
05/24/25 03:53 PM
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Our youngest son revamped our deck, and now Rhonda would like an awning. What would be a good way to do this. I can't see where a retractable awning would be feasible with that chimney in the way.

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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408810
05/24/25 03:58 PM
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I’d say build a fixed one, and select your roofing based on if you want light through it or not. The clear greenhouse plastic if you do, tin roofing if you don’t. But I’m no builder, so I may be off base

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408818
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Is this just for shade or for rain also?


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408827
05/24/25 04:34 PM
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Have you thought about a pergola? Orient the boards according to when you would like the most shade. They’re quite attractive.

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408828
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just to make shade or to shed water also ?

my grandparents did a pergola ,and they had hooks they would put a shade cloth on it for the summer

did lots of hanging plant baskets from the corners

they weren't trying to sit under it in the rain , they did that after cutting down 3 large shade trees that had be compromised by the tornado


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408829
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Include the wind shear in your design. I've seen awnings ripped off houses due the wind.

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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408844
05/24/25 05:08 PM
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shade and rain. I find pergola a waste of lumber - lol.


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408850
05/24/25 05:20 PM
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I agree with you on pergola. I think the determining factor is the height of the underside of the roof assembly at the outside of the deck. If you can keep it reasonable (7’6” or above) you’re good. It does look like you eave isnt very high to begin with. It might make sense to have the pitch change of the shed roof transition at the outside plane of your exterior wall. Probably want 2x8s. You might be able to get away with 2x6s on 16” oc. I bet your snow loads aret much.

Also, i would say metal is the way to go on a shed roof under a 3pitch. Standing seam would be the best. Put that on top of some high temp ice and water shield. Id run some wires to for lights or fans if you have room or the inkling

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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408869
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If you would’ve put the post on the end of the deck in the proper position and used taller ones, I could give you some great design ideas.


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408903
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I agree the roof should have been factored into the deck design, that would have made it much easier.

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408912
05/24/25 07:45 PM
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I'd go with an awning, one with legs like a camper
Tapcon pressure treated to a chimney to attach the awning barrel to
A support at each end of the barrel to make it stable
It might let a little rain in between the house and the awning if the wind is blowing

And fix those gutters at the chimney, they need raised up, I can see where they have stained the bricks

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8408955
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I’d just have a roof built on the right of the chimney from the existing roof. From the chimney right to the end of the deck.


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: wetdog] #8408963
05/24/25 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by wetdog
I'd go with an awning, one with legs like a camper
Tapcon pressure treated to a chimney to attach the awning barrel to
A support at each end of the barrel to make it stable
It might let a little rain in between the house and the awning if the wind is blowing

And fix those gutters at the chimney, they need raised up, I can see where they have stained the bricks


if I was going to do a Rv type awning I would set posts on the outside and put a 2x10 up to attach the awning to , it would be pitching it back at the house , I just don't like mounting to brick especially when it will only be supported for a few feet


a double awning might make it work , set a post right about up the middle of the chimney but not fastened to the chimney , set another post on the outside and run some 2x10 across , put a tin peak on the wood and mount an awning to each side


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409029
05/25/25 04:40 AM
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Paul, how wide is the deck on either side of the chimney, and the width of the chimney?

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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409043
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Do you need a roof/cover over the entire deck area?

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409064
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So no blue tarp and redneck rigging? cool

I'd go with an awning from the right of the chimney to the decks end, you have an entrance door there and it would cover the majority of the deck without the hassle of dealing with the chimney....

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409072
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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409114
05/25/25 10:20 AM
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Large patio umbrellas.


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Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409120
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Keep in mind that Paul lives in a location that is prone to hurricanes. Needs to sustain some high winds.

Re: Ideas for an awning [Re: Paul Dobbins] #8409156
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That's why a retractable awning

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