Build an Awning Frame from Wood - Workshop Renovation Series

Build a wall mounted awning frame with a steel roof attached to the side wall of a workshop. I built the awning frame from standard framing lumber, primed, and painted them with exterior enamel paint, then attached them to the wall with GRK structural washer head screws. This is an easy DIY project to create a covered space on the side of any building with a frame from wood. This is part 5 of my workshop renovation series.
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[@MsFarmer567]

I’m a single woman DIY’er , Design Drafter by trade,; I thank you for the drawings and how you make you videos simple,clear and precise to follow, because I work along , you’ve given me more confidence that I can do it, I Thank God for directing me to your channel, thanks a lot

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@angellas.1314]

Totally feel the same!!

[@hiennguyencong8190]

Probably the best Ryan’s kzbin.infoUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans on building a shed is hardly ever found. And Ryan takes the mystery out of different types of foundation options, etc. He even shows how to build a shed with different designs. Very comprehensive, covering different roofing materials, siding, etc.

[@Javaman92]

As an old retired cabinetmaker it is so refreshing to see someone do work with some finesse. Well done.

[@BeardedAudioASMR]

This may be the best tutorial I've ever seen. I'm thinking about putting a small awning above a side door that isn't horribly ugly and this is so helpful. Thank you!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!!

[@dalehamlin7383]

A precision craftsman executing his skills.........! Thanks for sharing your many talents with us. Your teaching / coaching skills are unsurpassed....

[@gga3053]

Thank you so much for this! I'm adding a small awning to a backyard shed and this is exactly what I was looking for to help me decide what I need. Your attention to detail and clear explanation of the steps is far, far above average for this kind of video. Very much appreciated!

[@robertnolan6867]

Fantastic! Thanks so much. I've been trying to find a way to cover both ends of our screened in porch when it rains. This fits it to the t'. I've got some leftover metal roofing and they will fit nicely. Thanks for not having blaring music playing during instruction. Can't wait to download the instructions. Have a great day!

[@RMurrell31]

Perfect for what I want to do on my garage turned studio apt. entryway. Simple, clear instructions and a diagram to boot. Thank you.

[@iMakeFunnier]

Your whole process is inspiring. Love the dedication to detail in all regards such as the design phase, planning, and finally construction and assembly. It is motivating for sure

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your comments here.

[@cruzzer52]

This is perfect for our new barn I was looking for an awning that was easy, and elegant Thanks for taking time to explain all the hardware details as well. Love the jig for consistency.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!!

[@richardgeer1882]

Brilliant design. Brilliant process. Brilliant teaching. Thank you!

[@mariaemilianegron]

Oh my Lord, this is an answer to my prayers

[@lairdsmall]

Absolutely. What a great video.

[@51sicboy]

Planning/preparing always pays off. Great looking awning that should last a lifetime. 👍👍

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@ferdinandocaronia6556]

I was supposed to go to bed... but totally worth watching the entire video. The awning is amazing. I wish you could help me doing the same

[@markr4139]

Being able to build such awning is already an awesome skill. Knowing how to use 3d modelling software to visualize such project is a quite unique skill set.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@JAMESMAC442]

Outstanding Videos! Logical, frugal, complete sufficient to duplicate the work. Excellent camera work, drawings and pleasant narration. Thank you for your instruction and creative solutions.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@jerrymcintire7902]

Excellent job building the awning, and excellent explanation/instruction. Looks exactly like what I want to build to cover my canoes.

[@ranjitfernando5241]

I am from Sri Lanka. This is really an awesome one indeed. Thank you so much for explaining the full works step by step. Seldom you find technical videos like this. Wishing you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors.

[@spacewolfjr]

YESSSS Kitty cat (Max the Manx) spotted at 1:03! He even came with your clappin'! Nice job Kent. I think Max does deserve his own representation in the CAD modeling. Speaking of, do you have any videos covering how you do your modeling? I'm always super impressed.

[@bigkev6293]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! THIS EXACTLY WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@edwardpoling2307]

I used your design to build a awning over the front door of my shed. Thanks 😊

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Perfect!

[@spacewolfjr]

I love that Max has his own slide-whistle noise now, you're the best! Next time I'm in Duncan I will shout "KENT AND MAX" and see if any kitty cats or Kents turn up.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Very nice job. I like the shape of the plywood spacers you used to center the brace and rafter on each frame. Small victories are always the best because they add up to a good job. Thank you for sharing and have a good week ahead.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@mandrakecoll2510]

Thank you!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

You're welcome!

[@TheHappyWhisk]

I loved this video. Small victories big reward. I am thinking about making an awning for our back door and also, recently learned about flashings. I think is the right word you said. The instruction was excellent. Lumber is crazy. Like you, I use what I have and recently made a shelf and prep top bench outta raw cedar because one, I love raw cedar and two, it's what I had on hand. Even without the cost, there is something for me that I truly love about using up what I have. That said, I also like getting new wood too. I have a trip coming up as a reward to buy more raw cedar once I finish a current project. Anyway, longest comment in the history of ever. Thank you for this video. Cheers, Ivy.

[@lindas5964]

The video was FANTASTIC! Clear and technical. Thank you!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tclodfelter8789]

I'm getting ready to build a 10' x 4' awning on the front of my shop. It'll cover my '5' double doors and a window on each side. I think I'll just copy your 50/20 degree angles...looks REALLY SHARP!!

[@regularguy9264]

It looks excellent and well planned out! I suspect that some people will comment about the placement of the roofing screws in the valleys rather than the ridges. The thought is that the rubber washers eventually degrade and the lower spots in the roof are more likely to have water flow leading to more potential for leakage. Personally, I don’t think that’s an issue here at all, especially given that it is an awning and not an enclosed structure. I also love those GRKs. Nice work!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! After reading many thoughts on the roofing screw location I believe the best location is on the flats. On the ridges will distort the metal when torqued. And, the rubber will degrade over time in both cases.

[@LadyoftheFarm]

Very interesting that I found this video of yours after I’ve already designed my six pieces for my awning that will end up being 58 inches in length it was so cool to watch you put this together and I love your rain water catchment system. I think I’m going to want to learn more about that! Thank you for doing this. It was really precise specific and just really cool- love the cat!🐈‍⬛😉

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@proverbs3125dan]

Excellent in every way! Thank you so much for the detailed video and plans. It is very much appreciated 👏

[@leeannemacgregor8741]

BEST DIY video out there. What a great tutorial

[@msears101]

The LED side lighting works great. Thanks for sharing.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@gavett]

Beautiful work! Great detailed material lists, explanations, and demonstrations. Thank you!

[@MMPCTV]

That looks great. I'm adding one this summer and I hope it comes out as nice.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@noahfigueroarealestateagent]

Wow...very impressive! Great build quality, fantastic attention to detail, awesome video editing. I also use Sketchup and know that often times planning takes just as long as building. I really appreciate the video. Thank you for sharing!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@kennethzagone2638]

Brother, I love watching you plan and work. Thanks for the great ideas. I too love using GRK screws. Pole Barn Builder - TN

[@Mike-in3cp]

Thank you for the detailed video! I’m building an awning soon for my patio!

[@mikhaeloliveira3109]

PERFECT TRANSITION , OMG

[@tracylevy3189]

This is the most useful site I’ve ever come across. Great work and thank you

[@user-gg6sh1gg1o]

Good explanation. Well done.

[@gsftom]

That’s a great awning design. I like not having posts to support it and also your assembly jig.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks 👍

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Great video production and great looking awning! You have answered all my questions on how to properly create an awning for my 96" windows!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@williamlott7612]

Well done. Exactly what I was looking for. Darlington, South Carolina

[@tokencivilian8507]

Nice. Great project. I like how you spent the time (well spent, IMO) to make the jig to get the frames all identical.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you!! It worked out well.

[@danielr.schafer9504]

Great work!

[@AlEx-fx7dk]

bro this quality is unmatched - keep going

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you 🙌

[@ruthhage8927]

Great video with lots of detailed explanation and diagrams. Thanks!

[@krisrupchand1696]

Love your video on the side shed. You inspire me to look at your other videos. I really appreciate the details . I love woodworking but don't have have all the technical skills. I guess I need to practice; always good to have a mentor.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@DeliciousCake15]

Awesome vid. This guy has serial killer energy

[@hashman27]

Great video. Thanks.

[@9011combo]

Fantastic!!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@rizbonaparte1421]

I'll do wood working but don't have purpose tool,cause I don't have Mitter saw,planner and just have handdrill,angle grinder....and I'll do with passion

[@miriamkivlehan3498]

Great tutorial...and I gotta say, you have a lovely voice which would be great for audio podcasts or radio voiceovers

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! 😃

[@TheElevenBravo]

Absolutely awesome explanation and construction! Well done, sir, and thank you so much for this great video! Thank you!

[@Diospectre]

Love the animation too at the beginning. Subscribed.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MikeGillett58]

Thank you for detailing your work!

[@lobotomizd]

Nice work, I was looking for a simple but elegant way to make my awning, I had a similar idea but yours is better, looking forward to building now. Thank you for a very nice viideo😊

[@samuelligo7234]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@ussweeneyd]

Very nice.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@jenniferchance5636]

I will be trying this over my doors

[@DATDesign]

Awesome work and presentation. Love the simplicity of this idea. I need an awning over my garage man door, and this may be the ticket. You just earned a new sub.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@tomaszmarud6736]

Nice job.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@vinaySingh-ix3ej]

Thanks for explaining it so well

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

You're welcome!

[@aulii11]

Looks good to me!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@davecurda2350]

Great addition

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Nice job. Planning is everything!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Yes! Thank you!

[@woojoo5516]

smart, easy understanding

[@vincei4252]

Nice work. I'm sure you were expecting this comment so I'll go for it: now you need an gutter on the awning to collect the extra rain for the big water tank :) Yay, Kitty spotted!

[@hassan.kerryzarif1807]

Excellent video thanks for sharing 🙏🙏👍

[@karenreneelyles261]

Excellent presentation

[@stonecoldjaneausten926]

Lovely job 👏

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@javierescobedo4779]

Just perfect

[@kktaylormi5]

Awesome, I got a few goo ideas from your video.

[@SemourKlitz]

Very professional! As luck would have it - I have hundreds of extra 2" x 4" x 95 5/8" studs in a big stack from cancelled project. I will rip these studs down the center on my table saw to get 2 nearly 3/4" (1 x 4) pieces I will use as slats to support my metal roof. I like how you showed angles, how many pieces you could get per stud, and even your screw angles. The way you painted that wood beforehand was highly efficient, keeping your from having to awkwardly paint things later on in that confined space you described. But how did you find the stud locations of your exterior wall? My structure is a 2-car garage with cinder block walls. I will will make pilot holes through my angle braces, start to drill through onto my block, so I can see where the holes line up, switch to masonry bits and through-drill. I will gently hammer expansion collars into these holes, then go back and use Tapcon screws through my braces using nutdriver bit. These hold an incredible amount of weight which allows me to space 32" O.C. This then saves me more material! I'm also adding heavy duty roofing felt under the metal roofing material as an added precaution in case any water gets under the metal roof.

[@lennyadamowicz7642]

Great job!👍🤩🫡

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DungTruong-qh4tf]

I love your video, thank you.

[@jimmerrithew453]

Thank you for the excellent video. Painting the frames would have been easier if you painted the 8 foot lengths before cutting them. That would have eliminated the detailed "cutting in" paint work.

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

Nice cuts with mitre saw. What about some information about making the joint waterproof from your awning to the wall? Waterproofing it so it will last 20,30 years.

[@genegreear4183]

Good job. I will using this one for sure.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@vetiraq]

Great job.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@Srvelis82]

Great tutorial

[@robertsoreda7227]

Love it!! Great job!!!

[@2200chuck]

Nice job. It really looks good.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@BillC253]

Love it!

[@excelcsllc]

Enjoyed watching your work! Very nice and neat!

[@saticharlie]

I just discover your chanel , nice job, i love it. So meticulous...

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you very much!

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

Very nice!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@RogerCox-qu2ic]

great job

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!

[@kevinmoschetti3070]

Very neat pal.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@martik778]

Need to build this over a 6ft patio door. How could I design it with such a long span?

[@abcardenas35]

How far out can you exsend without any Metal support with metal beams

[@JamesKlukas-lu7xd]

The top end of your metal sheeting is a leaker.; a flashing must be installed into the building with proper calking..

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Not in my case as I have the gable end overhand above. It hasn't been an issue for me. Otherwise yes, you need some flashing where the roof metal meets the wall.

[@DesertGardenPrepper]

nice project! love to see some sketchup tutorials too!

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! I'm considering that.

[@akeleven]

I wanted to see how you put flashing against the siding.

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I'm yet to do that. With the gable overhang above I don't get any water running in against the wall.

[@JorgeHernandez-ib1px]

Great video! Quick question can I use 2x3? How can I modify this for a door awning? Or maybe this would be a good suggestion for a video on building a door awning! Thanks for your help!

[@jameschristian8117]

Beautiful job man i love it... do a lean shed in ur videos.. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks! I built a lean-to shed on the east wall of this shed. See Part 1 of that series here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHEmIOso9lln9E

[@jameschristian8117]

@@MANaboutTOOLS thanks alot ill be sure to check it out.thanks again. 👍👍

[@scorpio6587]

Awesome

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

Thanks!!

[@josephoverstreet5584]

Any tips if the lower half is going to be cinderblock and the upper on bricks on my house?

[@romand123]

Nice work!…love the computer generated animations. What program would you recommend for someone just getting into making drawings?

[@goober650NX]

Wonderful project, very well executed. I'm going to be cheeky here and ask you, how much was the total cost? Thanks for making the video and for taking the time to upload.