HOW TO BUILD A WINDOW AWNING//AWNING WINDOW TUTORIAL

[@j.melton6047]

Thank you for making this video. So helpful. I'm a rookie hobby carpenter and I love making things; like building tables, pantries, hanging cabinets, building closets, turning dressers into vanities and so much more. But I'm about to conquer 3 farmhouse awnings and have such anxiety. Shouldn't be hard with what I've already done, but I'm stressed because it will attach to our home's exterior. Enjoyed the video very helpful. I'm feeling empowered. Plus save a ton of money...win win, win 😊.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Your welcome, thank you for your feedback! It sounds like you have the skills to make these awnings, they can get heavy so have help installing them! Sometimes I tend to get anxious about changing something that I can’t take back to original state, but am always happy with the finished product and then I wonder why I worried. Have confidence, don’t overthink it, it will come out great! Good-luck!

[@babybluesfarm3466]

I wish I could have seen how you attached it to the side of the metal building. We got metal siding on our house and was planning on putting some awnings on it like this, just wanting to get a good seal between the metal siding and the awning.

[@buildingwithjosh]

I need to do a short video explaining how I mounted them. I used a roof sealant on the ribs where fasteners attached the awnings. I chose not to flash the wall because the window was already properly flashed and the awnings were added after.

[@elizabethgiordano4052]

I watched your video, You made a beautiful awning, the way things are now you have to find the way to save money and doing it yourself is the way to go. Thank you for sharing, Great job!

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you 🙏

[@caroljohnson8817]

Thanks for the details! All of them!! Nice looking too! Great job!!

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!

[@edgarflores-r1264]

Great job!!! Thanks for sharing, it would be nicer if you show step by step the roof installation as well, thanks !!!

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!!! I totally understand about going over how to install the metal roof would have been nice. The reason I didn't was because I thought it would add to much time and info for one video. Maybe In the future I can go over how to install metal roofing! Thanks for watching!

[@mikemartinez4009]

Can you show how you mounted them?

[@shastamedley5062]

Josh, your daughter’s video was precious! She did a super job explaining things. What a great testimony of how great you and your wife are raising them! Oh and the awnings look awesome!

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you! She really does pay attention to everything, so we try to create a healthy environment for her and let her know she is loved. After that, that video was all her...lol. We were working in the house while the kids were in the car and we found the footage later on the camera.

[@parkerlab]

Great examples, step by step. Thanks.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thanks!

[@robertgonzalez8419]

Great look. I think I’m gonna use the same design going to tweak it just a little bit but I think this is a winner ,great job .God bless

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you! Glad you like it! Totally be take what you like and make your own design! God bless you too, I need it!

[@robertgonzalez8419]

Building With Josh You are a champion of the Lord you probably don’t know it yet but it’s true

[@buildingwithjosh]

@@robertgonzalez8419 thank you, thanks for the encouragement!

[@themultiverseiscallingbvig4092]

Well done.This video was very informative.I learned alot.Thanks.Keep up the great work

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thanks so much!

[@crappiesniper]

1 WORD ....AWESOME!!!!!

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!!!

[@TGoff-fz7yh]

Looks really good. But you skipped the part I was most interested in. Connection to the building, dealing with the gaps between the building siding and siding ribs, and how you keep the water from dripping down the siding and behind the awning.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you. This video addresses your questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOac3V5rtOYra8si=2chPiF-XpyxXk-zn

[@wisdomsquare28]

Much gratitude!

[@buildingwithjosh]

@@wisdomsquare28 your welcome 🤗

[@pr3sari00]

looks nice..not sure why use cedar boards since its all covered...seems a bit waste of resource on that part but great idea for sure

[@cgmwoodworx]

like everyone else i cant find a good video of attaching and flashing to a vertical metal wall, I plan on doing a shop addition and cant have a leaking joint into my work space. ill be adding a 20x40 lean-to to my 40x40x14, and would love some tips on flashing it. it just seems like a very daunting task to cut a slit straight for 40ft.

[@buildingwithjosh]

I hear you. I am planning on releasing a very quick video soon explaining how I did it and hopefully it answers your questions.

[@Strawberrysh0rtcak323]

Looks beautiful! Love it!

[@alvaroleis5803]

great job! I would like to see how the tin roofing was done

[@bradsharber6570]

I missed how you flashed into the existing siding, and the biggest question how did you man that behemoth up to mount it. Looks great though. I'll watch again and see if I missed something. Thanks.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Ha ha, that thing was heavy, I had to stand on top of my truck bed! I have another video that goes into the detail of wall flashing.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Very nice work Josh, new sub here. So far from what I see you are doing an excellent job and should be proud of what you have accomplished thus far. Keep up the great work.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you for the encouraging words!

[@nursebecky2006]

that is beautiful!👏🏻👏👏👏

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!

[@richmartinezthecave]

Love it Great Work

[@javygody4899]

Really nice job.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank You 🙏

[@williebell3742]

How did you mount the awning? Maybe someone has already asked that question. I’ve got mine built but not sure how I can mount them I have a helper but of the two of us I’m the stronger one. Thanks for your help.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Lol...me and my wife did ours and we do have a small video on it. And with that, 3 people would be better than two! Two to hold up and one fastening it to the wall. We used 4" inch ledger locs. I predrilled the holes and put clear caulk in them. Since I have metal siding I didn't have to flash it the same as wood. I hope this helps!

[@matthewpolk1275]

Nice job. Helpful video!

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!

[@dietricholguin4851]

Looks great! Good job! Thanks for the ideas!! Texas

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!

[@goooch888]

Hurricane resistant, nice work.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Ha ha, thank you!

[@neadomtucker5909]

Hey Josh, you did not show the detail of how you connected it to the house. What are you doing with the water coming from rain on the part that attaches to the wall? It would seam it would all fall behind the awning and even though it is metal mold over time. Looks great!!!

[@neadomtucker5909]

I found the updated video. Thanks for doing that!!! Super helpful! My only concern would be the mold behind the gap over time. But I get why you did what you did and it make since. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOac3V5rtOYra8

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thanks for your feedback! Could the wood mold where the metal ribs contact the cedar. I guess possibly over time. My thought is cedar fences are out in the full elements, no roof above, for 40 plus years and I have demolished them without seeing mold or rot other than at ground contact.

[@paconn55]

Hi Josh, do you have a video showing how you attached the metal? I need to show your video to our carpenter as we are going to build two of these. Only difference is that the boards underneath will actually be seen from the outside of our design.

[@buildingwithjosh]

How I attached to the metal siding? I just fimed a very quick video explaining how I attached it and I plan on editing it and having it up in the next few days. Hopefully it answers any questions

[@joshuaolson5265]

Do you have any pictures or advice of how to mount across the battens (above the window) and metal flashing needed on the small gap?

[@buildingwithjosh]

I mounted the header board into studs above the window where my ribs (battens) are. I have metal siding so I didn't want to cut a flashing in since it was weatherproofed. I just put a silicone sealant around my pre drilled holes where to mount the header board. What kind of siding do you have? That could dictate how to flash it.

[@tomstepp6945]

Josh, if you could would you have installed the awnings prior to the metal siding being installed?

[@buildingwithjosh]

That’s a very good question. If the siding was a different type such as lap or if the walls were stuccoed, I would definitely recommend to install the awning prior. I also would if it is a larger awning or different design, which I have in another video discussing how I flashed these. For this size of awning with vertical steel panels, I would still prefer to do after the siding is complete. It’s difficult with this design and margins to install prior with the corbels coming down.

[@MikeGrinder666]

Thank you for the video, it's super helpful! Which wood did you use for the ledger board?

[@buildingwithjosh]

Your welcome! I used a 2x6 cedar.

[@titaniummaster1532]

Great video I would like to do something like this as I have a water issue coming into a door other side of the house has overhang opposite side of the house does not. I would like to have seen the flashing connected to the structure typically on a stucco texture, he would have to bust out the stucco and find the moisture barrier and connect appropriately, which is a lot of work, would it be possible to connect flashing to house without busting out stucco? Also, would’ve been nice to see the connection of the metal roof panels even though minor and drip edge installation great video thank you. Do you have any videos on building larger sheds that will be a project of mine. Also, I am a landscape, construction and electrician, but I’ve also done framing block, brick, concrete, stucco, framing, and remodels. Thank you for your video.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thanks you for your comment! I did make another short video going over how I mounted and flashed the awnings. In the case of adding a small roof to stucco, I would consider going right on top. Reason being is if you open up the stucco, it’s hard to match color and get it flashed without a lot of work. If you go right on top, the wall wont be compromised as likely for water penetration. I’ve done something similar before to brick and stucco walls. Simply install a wall flashing and face screw to wall and use a good clear roof sealant behind and on top of the wall flashing. This is just my opinion though. Sounds like you have done many trades which takes a lot of skill! Keep of the good work .I am working on a small shop currently, so I will have videos combing out in the future!

[@tomstepp6945]

Beautiful

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!

[@jrodscustomfishingrods9579]

Did you cut the metal wall to get it flush to the wall? I’m wanting to do this. Thanks

[@buildingwithjosh]

This video here should help. I go over two different methods for installing and flashing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOac3V5rtOYra8si=0-gCjAmAuxqTumgu

[@kyledoll7482]

Where did you buy the trim(the drip edge and fascia) been looking online but can’t see to fine one that is bent to shape line yours. Thanks!

[@buildingwithjosh]

All the metal panels and trims on the house are from Central States Manufacturing. You can find a local supplier near you online. Metal sales through Lowes should be able to orders similar products as well

[@NicoleJolly-qg7dd]

So you have a capping edge at the back. Does this mean water will run down the wall behind it?

[@buildingwithjosh]

This should answer any questions. HOW I MOUNTED AND FLASHED THESE AWNINGS//AWNING INSTALL VIDEO kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOac3V5rtOYra8

[@eugenehu3912]

very nice design and video. Can you tell us the wood stain you use for the cedar? It looks really good

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you! The color is called "Chocolate", Behr makes it, it's a exterior semi-solid stain, I think. You can buy it at Home Depot.

[@theresastang6054]

thanks ! look so nice.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you!

[@nickcross2684]

Nice work brother

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thanks Nick!

[@hollysmith9265]

what color is the siding? bone white? bright white? We're doing the same siding on our house and i'm trying to pick a color. I like yours.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Brilliant white. It's like an ultra white

[@itsbloomingflowers]

Hi josh where did you get the roofing? Love it

[@buildingwithjosh]

I got it through a Central States Manufacturing supplier. Lowes and Home Depot should be able to also order a similar product if you ask them!

[@TD_Global]

Can you show what the top edge where it meets the wall? I want to see how you mounted it and install the tint to prevent rain from entering

[@buildingwithjosh]

I hope the video I am linking helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOac3V5rtOYra8

[@TD_Global]

@@buildingwithjosh Thanks for the video. Do you know where to buy the black tint? I am building one for my house right now.

[@buildingwithjosh]

I got the metal materials from a local metal supplier. You can see if there is a local metal supplier near you. Or I believe Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards carry some products in stock, but can also order other colors and trims in. Hopefully this helps!

[@russellmoore5711]

Is there anyway you can tell or do a video how you flashed that to the existing metal wall?

[@buildingwithjosh]

You are not the first to ask so we will do a video on it soon!

[@russellmoore5711]

Thank you sir!

[@buildingwithjosh]

@@russellmoore5711 your welcome!

[@vanessaholland2727]

How did you get that sealed against the house where the ribs in the metal are

[@buildingwithjosh]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGOac3V5rtOYra8

[@flagstoneave]

Do I have to use 2 x 6, can I use 2 x 4? Thanks

[@buildingwithjosh]

You definitely can use 2x4s! They are plenty strong enough. I just used 2x6's to have a beefier look.

[@jamess7178]

If your doing tutorials please show the entire process- I have no idea how you attached that thing nor make it water proof

[@stevebostic9812]

Looks great, was wondering, without flashing, wouldn’t water get behind the “header board” where it meets the metal?

[@buildingwithjosh]

Yes it can. However I put a l flashing on the back side of the headerboard that wraps the top of the roof, so the wood is protected. Also when I mounted it, I put a clear silicone sealant where my screws went through the siding in the ribs. So if water gets through the lower parts of the steel, it doesn't matter because it runs to the window flashing, where the ribs are, I have a sealant on them. The house stays protected and the wood is cedar so it should be good at this rate for a long long time!

[@stevebostic9812]

@@buildingwithjosh Where I am putting mine over a door, what would you do in that case? Thx

[@stevebostic9812]

Metal ribbed building

[@buildingwithjosh]

@@stevebostic9812 what kind of siding do you have?

[@stevebostic9812]

@@buildingwithjosh Metal ribbed

[@ianmcgrath23]

Great job. Thanks. I'm planning on building a couple very similar but my span is about 2 meters (I'm in Australia, we use the metric system) and I'm installing them on my own which might be a problem. I reckon they might be too heavy for me to lift up into place by myself. Do you reckon it would be OK if I mount the two end brackets up on the wall first before I screw the cross bar and roof to them. I'm guessing as long as the two end brackets are level then it should be OK ..... Right? Let me know what you think. Ian.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Ian, you could definitely do that! You could build it in place. Sometimes it can come our better if things are imperfect on the wall. You can always use a temporary 2x4 vertically to help support the roof till you get your brackets mounted. Good luck, I bet it will look great!

[@luisreviews6412]

Sharp

[@buildingwithjosh]

Just saw this comment. Thank you!

[@selenaspalding2896]

What state are you in? Can you recommend someone in west palm beach to build me one of these exactly like it for 14 by 14 deck?

[@buildingwithjosh]

I am in Colorado. I wish I could help you out but I don't know anyone in your area. Maybe try Angie's List or Nextdoor neighbor. Good luck!

[@lcwolff327]

Would these awnings be appropriate for above an outdoor door? We are looking to diy some door awnings and I love this look!

[@buildingwithjosh]

This would work great for a walk door!

[@100fredkrueger]

I am gonna build one but this is too much for me to do. Lol. Mine is gonna be more simple. But this was a nice video nonetheless.

[@buildingwithjosh]

Thank you. Good luck with your project!

[@javieracosta5528]

What is the name of the trim that goes along the top edge of the awning where it meets the wall metal. And does it keep water from running down the wall and between the awning and the wall.

[@buildingwithjosh]

I used a 90° outside flashing that wrapped around the top and back of the ledger board. I did not cut into the siding a flashing, just sealed holes with clear roof pitch where screws went through the metal siding ribs. The window was already properly flashed, so I didn't worry about making water tight, just sealing to the metal siding where atatched. This question has come up from quite a few people, maybe I should do a short video on flashing and how I attached it?

[@javieracosta5528]

@@buildingwithjosh I would love to see a video on how it was done.

[@jomaroverall3844]

Do you have blueprints or plans on how you design this for sale?

[@buildingwithjosh]

I do not. Sorry

[@jomaroverall3844]

@buildingwithjosh No problem. I really like your awning design. Hopefully, you will mass produce it for sale in the near future.

[@buildingwithjosh]

@@jomaroverall3844 thank you!

[@ricosuave6503]

Wood awning

[@vivianloya6242]

What would be a good alternative to laminate?

[@buildingwithjosh]

I am a little unsure of what you mean. Could you explain a little more on where you are referring laminate?

[@Paulie1232]

What degree did you cut the rafters ? and how up were they mounted above the window?

[@buildingwithjosh]

I think cut them on a 30° angle if I remember right. I mounted the using some 4" exterior screws into the framing beside the window.

[@stacktier8257]

@@buildingwithjosh thank you for video. what degree and length did you cut both ends of the braces, that same 30degree? it hard to hear the details of the metal roof. assuming you used a high temp underlayment. did you raise the metal panel with an ventilation mat or 1x4 cut at 45degree to give it air to breath?

[@stacktier8257]

oops, 50 degrees.18:07

[@river4837]

Question, could the center rafter be eliminated?

[@buildingwithjosh]

Yeah, you could. It would be fine structurally but might bow or sag a little in the middle.

[@BlackdogADV]

What degree of slope?

[@buildingwithjosh]

22 Degrees or a 5:12 pitch

[@jeffs8724]

Please get that saw up off the floor , so that theres no way to fall onto it !

[@cameronsmith8072]

What dimensions is the lumber you are using?

[@buildingwithjosh]

The braces and rafters are 2x6s. The the decking is 1x6 with a 1x4 facia.

[@cameronsmith8072]

Thanks for the reply!

[@finfan1009]

To heavy. Looks nice though.

[@nannettebattista6224]

Woodprix has a lot of plans to choose from.

[@brianwirt1844]

looks like it weighs 200 pounds

[@buildingwithjosh]

It was very heavy to put up…lol

[@lewismiller9281]

I hate your tape measure