How to Install a SunSetter® Awning

[@bcask61]

Professional awning installer here. It is important to locate your brackets on studs closest to where the arms attach to the mounting bar. The arms want to twist that bar when the awning is out and mounting close the arms will prevent undue twisting. On the right side of his awning, those brackets are too far from the arm.

[@Weslowski156788]

I install about 200 a year in new England, this is the first video I've ever seen that the installer can't find studs with a studfinder! Probing is the only way. the bracket placement wasn't ideal but sometimes the studs just aren't where you want them. Good how to video overall!

[@gabrielgillette7446]

Do you just use mushrooming anchor bolts if you are installing them on a block wall?

[@blumenaue7590]

bro ski ....My house is sheeted with wood. My son in law is going to remove a piece of siding to find the studs, even though we have the wood sheeting. Hope it goes well!

[@grifossyl]

Best part about your video is; you are a Birds Fan! Thanks Brother good video!

[@AkaHeart1]

Thanks for helping us out!! Great information given!! Take care and enjoy your awning!

[@dolls4456]

Learned a lot on how to install a retractable awning from this video! Very nice job!👍🏽 honesty much appreciated! 👍🏽🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@donnywang2652]

it's really help. Finding stud is the most important step.

[@blumenaue7590]

Received my 18’ Sunsetter. Son in law and 2 Grandsons put it up. Wow. Perfect. Thanks for the video which we all watched before hand!!

[@hmax1591]

Seems quite straight forward. Thanks.

[@RZP67]

Awsome sauce Bill!! Thank you!

[@danielzapata6892]

Good first video like the step by step directions

[@blumenaue7590]

Thanks so much. Mine is on the way. Can’t wait. It is an awesome idea for an instant shade maker. Thanks for the great video!!

[@billbrown1380]

I love it. Plus it's a space saver

[@patricialewis4017]

NICE, VERY NICELY DONE

[@Bender13]

Sorry guys. I would never mount an awning straight to the vinyl siding. Gust of wind or just windy conditions and those brackets are going to work their way through the vinyl resulting in splitting of the siding and loose lag bolts. I would put up a 2x6 or 2x8 header first and then mount the brackets to it. I would remove the siding where the header goes first and then mount the board directly to the wall and studs, replacing the siding around it afterwards with a drip flashing on top and caulk it up. A lot more work, but very secure. Still like you videos...just my opinion on this one. Just saw reviews on another quicker option I haven’t tried....a product called “Siding Savers”. You can Google or see it on KZbin. Says it can be used to mount a deck facia to vinyl so this may be a whole lot safer and simpler.

[@MrShadyfish]

That was going to be my first question...how do you keep the brackets from mashing the siding flat and screwing up the looks and the performance of the siding itself? Thanks for the solution

[@chasein7019]

The instructions say you need to mount a 1x4 board onto the siding then install brackets onto the board. He skipped that step.

[@danjuday5522]

very helpful - watching this video confirmed my feeling that I can do this my self. Appreciate your sharing!

[@jm100368]

Best to use aluminum sleeve spacers behind the brackets that go through the wall and sit at the surface of the stud. This will keep the brackets slightly off the vinyl and not crush it. I bet if it's breezy and the awning is moving you can hear the brackets rubbing on the vinyl from inside the house.

[@billbrown1380]

You are exactly right! I hate that sound

[@samsplaying]

how do you find the studs under the vinyl?

[@WorkloadWithdrawal]

@@samsplaying stud finder

[@tljones4060]

I love watching guys work - great jobs guys!

[@stevenjohnson7571]

Did you use anything in between the siding and the mounting brackets? I ask because I'm about to mount mine and it seems as if the mounting brackets will crush the siding unless there is a mounting block or something in between.

[@marilyncummings9321]

Great video! Love the explanations.

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

Skipping ahead, i was looking at the dude in the tank top and red shorts, thinking he had a prosthetic leg. Nope....its a damn sock! 😂😂😂

[@josephisgro6032]

great video ! gave me confidence to hit this project up ! did you have to run electric out to it for the motor ? battery operated ? appreciate the video !

[@kpalmer49]

How did you keep from crushing the vinyl siding when installing the brackets?

[@mjregan1]

Hello Bill, one question, is what is the wind speed which you need to retract the awning?

[@stevenmann9064]

Hey, great video but I want to adjust the Pitch of the awning. Do you have a video that shows you how to do that? Thanks so much!

[@fredharrigan5055]

nice work

[@billbrown1380]

Fred Harrigan thank you!

[@tomkumar1833]

Video was helpful on the attaching of the brackets paying attention to stud finding needs and making sure about using a level with chalk line. You picked a 10 ft. height attaching for the Sunsetter except you did not give the height of the awning when fully extended. Can it be addjusted if you are not satisfied with the open clearance?

[@angiegritternails7464]

I just buy one question do you love it ?

[@murphyandmiley]

nice video, We have a motorized sunsetter awning It is 20 foot. Can you do a video adjusting the pitch? As ours is not pitched straight. it leans on one side. Thank you terry

[@billbrown1380]

Will do

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Thx for this video, very helpful. Did you remove the siding to find the stud points?

[@joelcastillo2709]

Great video! Where did you buy your sunsetter awning?

[@billbrown1380]

Thanks! I oreded it from Costco

[@bennie.dangerbennett1062]

This is a nice video. Is there a manual or remote control to retract the awning?

[@CaptainKaz]

No one shows the size of the brackets. My deck is just 8 feet below my roof line. Could I install this awning to my facia? That is what I am trying to find out

[@snteevveetns]

1. Did you seal the holes going into your house with anything? If so what? 2. What was the total time for install? 3. Would you do anything different if you had to do it over again? Thanks in advance, good video!

[@billbrown1380]

I used caulk to seal the holes. Total time, about 3 hours. The longest part was finding the studs and making sure the brackets are level. After that, it was a breeze. I would have found the studs first then predrilled the holes before my buddy came over to help.

[@snteevveetns]

@@billbrown1380 great thank you. I'm thinking about doing this, but I'm having to drill through stucco... which is lot concrete :(

[@JOB-jz9yd]

How did you wire the motor into your electrical system? Nice video!

[@billbrown1380]

Thx. It's a 15ft plug that's tucked behind the siding and ran down the side of the door to the outlet

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

It would seem the brackets would indent the vinyl siding when you tightened them. I didn’t see metal sleeves installed into the holes made in the vinyl siding, how did you prevent this from happening?

[@antoineg639]

Wondering the same

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

@@antoineg639 turns out you need to shim the brackets.

[@patbarney5611]

Did you put any spacers between the bracket and the siding? I'm installing one and my siding looks the same as yours, manual says to use spacers though.Thanks for the video.

[@billbrown1380]

Thanks. Yes I did. The sunsetter kit came with bracket/spacers that fit to the siding

[@patbarney5611]

@@billbrown1380 thanks Bill. It looked from the video like you just mounted he bracket against the siding with no spacer.

[@patbarney5611]

Hi Bill Installed my retractable awning the other day, (not sunsetter but similar) and looked at your video many times. Mine was 20' and over 200 lbs, very very heavy . Brackets worked good, I also bought 3/4 aluminum spacers to go behind brackets and through siding. I rented a scaffold to install and made it very safe and easy to install. Ladders too unsafe. Your video helped and gave me the confidence to dim. Thanks again.

[@jodywhitman2442]

How do you adjust the pitch? I have 20 ft awning n the pitch is low when it’s all the way out we have to duck underneath the end

[@ourholm]

You install this without showing any of the electrical requirements. Then you show it motoring the extension of the awning. How did you get power to it? Where?

[@billbrown1380]

I had an electrical outlet by the back door. The sunsetter came with a 15ft plug. I tucked it behind the siding and plugged it in

[@mariehundich7779]

How long did this take to install?

[@gmariemuribra3073]

We have concrete walls …suggestions ?

[@shannoncassidy2013]

My God, you guys did a lot of standing around looking at the wall. Would have cut a whole day project into a half a day of you guys didn't look at the wall so much lol. You know I have to bust on you guys. Good job. Oh and thanks for the invite Bill

[@billbrown1380]

Shannon Cassidy bahahaha!!! That's all mike's fault! If he could figure out where the studs were this would have taken minutes🤣🤣🤣

[@blumenaue7590]

Sometimes or most of the time, taking time is the best way.

[@bassboy444]

YOU SHOULD SHOW WHERE THE BRACKET GOES IN RELATION TO THE SNAP LINE...TOP OR BOTTOM OF BRACKET?

[@scopopulus]

you can see the snap line is for the bottom of the bracket

[@mikerice9272]

Nice video Bill, thank you! Quick question, I have a 10' wide awning that came with 2 brackets. When mounting the brackets, do they have to go at complete opposite ends (same distance in) or somewhat on opposite ends as long as they are mounted in the studs?

[@billbrown1380]

Definitely make sure they're mounted in studs. I would bring them in slightly if you can?

[@sukafreecity]

Nice 👍🏽 job sir !!..How much did you purchase that patio awning for and do you have a link of the website?

[@billbrown1380]

I think it was around $1800 17'x11'. I ordered it through Costco.com

[@angelamotto8626]

I have a sun setter awning n the bottom part of the awning is separating from the frame. What can I do

[@hyperqbit7246]

Great video! How do prevent sparrows or other small birds from setting up nests inside the cassette (metal protective enclosure)?

[@stephanieebner1426]

Hi! My mother has the same problem with sparrows. Google “bird slide”. You can purchase one to install on the rail or build one. I built one out of left over siding. It works great! No more birds in the awning!

[@michaelperretta3889]

QQ - how would I determine the proper height of the awning? Does the awning adjust up/down at all? If not do you know how to find out the total extended height at the awning's furthest point? So say I am 10' off the deck at the wall but when fully extended its height is 8.5'.

[@shimonitzhak6130]

Hello dear people. What is the size of the bit drill you are using to drill in to the stud and what is the size of the screw you usde to hold and attach the brackets to the wall . I'm in serious trouble here and I need some help please, thank you.

[@billbrown1380]

Oh boy, I'd have to do some research.

[@shimonitzhak6130]

@@billbrown1380 thanks but no need it anymore. I find the size. Thanks

[@mikekantor453]

Great video! Very informative! Thanks

[@terryogrady5361]

Seems like your mate did all the work….

[@MRRHORHO]

How did you find your studs without a stud finder? Did you lift the vinyl?

[@papermaker6941]

Its been two years is the sun setter still working right is the product good???

[@billbrown1380]

Fantastic product! Still holding up great

[@jimdenice5592]

Thank you for the video did a very good job videotaping how to put this awning up I noticed one thing this is a power awning where does the power hookup at I'm not familiar with the power awning Thank you so much I learned a lot

[@billbrown1380]

Jim Denice thank you so much! Looking at the awning, the power cord is to the right. It's 18ft long so I zip tied it along the back bracket and ran it on the inside of the siding along the side of the door then plugged it into the outlet. It's real discreet.

[@michaelc7283]

Hi, Came across your video on installing the roll out awning. I want to install one over a double door, but i have a gas fireplace exhaust vent (side wall) next to it and above the top of the door 2 feet. If i install the unit how far those it have to be from the exhaust for fire safety? Please let me know Thanks

[@billbrown1380]

I wouldn't have the slightest clue? I would say probably at least 4 feet but again no clue? Good luck

[@jameshorrocks2939]

How low does it hang at the full extended position. How far does it extend?

[@billbrown1380]

11ft

[@davidwiniger3799]

Dude stands right in front of the camera....

[@jimfackiner8719]

Is Costco the only store to buy the sun setter?

[@wenmei2732]

what is that mounting plate you have behind the lamp that next to the door call and where do you buy it from?

[@billbrown1380]

Just a standard mounting plate that I purchased from Lowe's. I think it was in the lighting section?

[@wenmei2732]

@@billbrown1380 thanks for the reply, I will check at Lowe's

[@jimfackiner8719]

Want is the ball park price?

[@jerico80]

What if you have A brick sided house. Studs matter?

[@diogoalves592]

Did you remove the siding to find the studs?

[@robertwooley4386]

I received my sunsetter 100 xt , I was planning on mounting / lagging it to the top plate . whats your thought on this approach ?

[@billbrown1380]

There's no guessing on studs! Not a bad idea

[@dustincialkowski9554]

What dose the siding do when you mount a flat bracket to it?

[@billbrown1380]

The siding actually "flattened" as it was tightened. The brackets do have notches to accommodate for the siding, but not the best

[@darrenjamesgaspe8682]

I install awnings for a living and I can say that the best method is to make a notch in the vinyl siding where it has a bend and place a 1/2 or 3/4 inch block of wood to prevent buckling or compression of the vinyl siding. You then leg bolt the bracket thru the wood blocks into the studs. Cheers.

[@ethananderson07]

@@darrenjamesgaspe8682 When you say you notch at the bend, do you mean where it protrudes a bit for the butt? Or do you notch the spot for the entire bracket? Then you the block of wood you add would fit in the notch the full length of the bracket? Then silicon around the block to the siding>

[@Daminatovideo]

didn't show any of the electrical.

[@darlenegibbons388]

Great job

[@bobkozlarekwa2sqq59]

How long did it take to get, once you ordered it? How did they ship it?

[@billbrown1380]

I think the delivery took 2 to 3 weeks. It was shipped by ups on a tractor trailer

[@blumenaue7590]

Came in about 3 weeks, but COVID was an issue. Tractor trailer brought it and put it in my driveway, well off the road.

[@rickmtz7356]

How many stud were found n needed

[@billbrown1380]

Multiple found, but only need 4

[@rickmtz7356]

Thx u

[@lathernseeber5025]

why did you go with retractable instead of a fixed awning??

[@billbrown1380]

I like the option of letting sun in

[@helencouto6887]

How to do the electric?

[@billbrown1380]

It's a 20ft plug. I ran it behind the siding to the outlet next to the door. Bottom right

[@fashionista376]

Does the company charge to install if you purchase from them? What’s the cost if it is not free? Does anyone know?

[@billbrown1380]

The company does not install the awning. I did get a quote from a local contractor and they wanted around $2500 to install it.

[@thelog86]

I had 2 quotes of $500. Which seems very high in my opinion. I'm putting an 18 footer up today. Once u find 1 stud the rest should be fairly easy to find. They should be 16in a part 24 in. In some homes built in early to mid 19th century

[@blumenaue7590]

Rob B My son in law and grandsons put mine up. Cost me a lasagna meal for them. 😎

[@darrenjamesgaspe8682]

I've seen a lot of bad awning installs. It's worth the time and cost to do it right and save yourself and your home the damages

[@dinokarakostas6407]

What color did you go with? Usually sunsetter has multi colored awnings

[@thecursedfisherman]

Hi Bill, what determined where you put the brackets. I noticed some were 32" apart and the 2 in the middle were right on top of each other? next question, how high off the deck to maintain a height of about 7' when fully open? and how did those brackets, not crush the siding when impacted in?, Thx, great video

[@abdallahhussain7160]

Is it a 130?

[@tankcentersc]

Your vinyl siding is not going to be able to move now

[@nate1adco292]

Looks like you live in the Philly area. If I'm right, any chance you could come on out and help me install mine? I have the awning here, access to the back patio is easy, the outlet is there for power. Should be pretty straight forward. I just need a hand from someone that knows what they are doing. If you are interested, respond here and I'll give you my email. I'll gladly compensate you well for your time. Thanks for the video!

[@swav100]

How do u find the studs

[@billbrown1380]

Stud finder, then 16" on center.

[@wayneguy6043]

Yea, just squeeze the hell out of the vinyl siding

[@MarkBrown-uf8ct]

17ft wide. what was the depth?

[@billbrown1380]

With the housing it's around 8 inches

[@SDMCanada]

How do you find the studs from the outside?

[@billbrown1380]

Use a stud-finder

[@leslie7872]

what if you're house is bricks

[@billbrown1380]

Same process, however you need anchors

[@lortiz8223]

Do you still like your sun setter?

[@billbrown1380]

Best deck purchase I've made

[@lortiz8223]

Do you live where it gets windy

[@billbrown1380]

I do, but I'm mindful of windy days. Also, there is a sensor that retracts the sunsetter at 15mph gusts

[@patriciabaker332]

Hey, very helpful. Question...thinking of buying one from eBay. ‘Reconditioned’ curbside delivery. About 1900.00 plus tax for curbside delivery. 16’ motorized. Hear of anyone who has done that? Thanks a million.

[@billbrown1380]

Glad I could help! I haven't heard of anyone doing that. The only reason I'd steer away from a reconditioned Ebay purchase is because you really don't know what condition the motor or fabric is in until it's delivered. Plus you're losing out on the 5 year warranty. My 17ft motorized was only a couple hundred more direct from the factory. Good luck in whatever direction you go!

[@blumenaue7590]

DIY Bill The ad on eBay says ‘Can be considered in like new condition with the same 5 year warrenty.’

[@blumenaue7590]

Received the awning from eBay. Whole experience could not have been any better. 18’ for $2200.00. Free delivery! Up and running.

[@giannicarandang]

@@blumenaue7590 hope it lasts you a whole five years without the warranty

[@blumenaue7590]

Comes with the same warranty. Up and used it all summer!

[@billwinch7043]

You say it's important to find every single stud but you don't give instructions for finding the studs. Why? Trade secret?

[@caitlinsmith1842]

Lol that was cute

[@patriciabaker332]

eBay gives a 5 year warranty.

[@billbrown1380]

With the warranty I'd go for it!! That's a great price too

[@gramanmatosmangual3375]

Awesome to bad i have to do one by my self

[@TheLoudmouthsoup]

Can’t see anything you’re doing at all how about in the beginning of the video say you need three people one hold the camera

[@MrShadyfish]

4. You gotta have a wife in there calling the one guy to see what he's doing

[@eagleregal1]

GO EAGLES

[@Liam-qj8ti]

I'm tryna listen to bangers not set up an awning

[@josef3436]

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[@jasonb8081]

Which side is the plug located?

[@billbrown1380]

If facing the sunsetter, it's on the right side