Metal awning over front door?

Question

My son and I made an awning to go over his front door. I will attach a couple of pictures. We still need to paint it but was looking for input on attaching it to the house with vinyl siding. I don’t want to take the siding off in case it ends up not working. I’m thinking about using something like washers to take into consideration that the vinyl isn’t flat. Thoughts?

Cynthia H · Answer

Hi! Hope you find this helpful:

https://www.ecanopy.com/guide-to-anchoring-your-awning.html

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello. Heres a link that could offer some insight to the installation of your fixed awning . Hopefully our construction experts pmay have ideas to offer too.

We loved the awning on our back sliders at a previous home. Hope you can install yours.

https://www.ecanopy.com/guide-to-anchoring-your-awning.html

17335038 · Answer

You are right in thinking that the surface must first be level before beginning to try to mount the structure.

Depending on the size and frame design of your particular awning, you can first

install mounting blocks on the vinyl siding (example picture 1 below) or
use spacers to align the bracket (example picture 2 below)

It will be important however, that all hardware is long and robust enough to be firmly anchored into solid wood to prevent the wind from ripping the awning away from and off the wall. I have seen struts bend and break completely due to wind.

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

This link should help:

https://askinglot.com/how-do-you-attach-awning-to-vinyl-siding

William · Answer

Flipturn has the right idea. The mounting blocks are the best solution. Washers would slowly rust over time and stain the siding. The siding is cut to accommodate the mounting blocks. Seams and gaps are caulked. You can make your own mounting blocks out of hardwood. Paint and prime. Seal gaps with caulk.