Diy awning

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So i just started to build a awning so far i have spent $48 at home depot and an hour and a half this is what i have so far it isn't done but i think it is a good start i would like to know what you all think
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CapeFearXJ00 said:
Definitely want to know more about the supports and how it looks folded up!

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The supports are from a old quick shade that had been broken but could be made from electrical conduit. It is a little bulky when folded up but i still have a lot of extra canvas i need to trim off i will get pictures of it folded up thanks for the support everyone now my wife can't call me crazy for trying to build one instead of buying one

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Sorry it took me so long to get more pictures but i have been on vacation and honestly didn't want to do anything so this picture shows the Unistrut that i used for a Channel so the quick shade frame could extend it has 1/4" bolts ran through it to keep it in the channel and the ends are fixed to it with the same bolts
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This shot shows the overall i used 1" pvc pipe that i cut a 1/2" section out of but i think i will get another piece of Unistrut just like the other side it slides much better
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Looks like a good start. Lots of area to fit a lot of people. Are the uprights telescoping? For rain you usually want to have a low side so the water can run off and not pool, weighing down the canvas. Or you could place a pole in the center and get a peaked roof. I'm 6'4" and appreciate lots of head clearance:)
 
Yes i took the telescoping legs from the quick shade i am only 5'10" tall so there is plenty of room for me lol but you could put a pole in the center it is about 9'X10' and mounted on the top bar of the roof rack

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Looks like i forgot to mention the canvas i used was a heavy duty canvas drop cloth $26 from the painting section at home depot i plan on water proofing it there are products out there for about $30 to do that

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