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APPLICATION B – INSTALL WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO ALUMINUM, VINYL, HARDBOARD
OR LAP SIDING.
Place a ladder safely on a flat, dry, stable surface at both ends of where the awning will be installed.
Using a chalk-line and string level (or a laser level) mark a horizontal line at your chosen height above the patio.
Using a stud finder, Mark the center of all the studs along the line where the awning will be installed. Failure to center bolts
in structural studs will cause premature failure and result in awning collapse and possible injury.
Mark both ends of where the awning will be installed on the line.
There should be one bracket within one foot of each end or close to the lateral arms and then distributes the rest of the
bracket(s) evenly spaced across the awning torsion bar. Choose and mark the best studs to install the brackets on given
those requirements.
Using the bracket as a template, mark the holes. Place the bottom of the bracket on the chalk line.
For aluminum or vinyl: Mark a 5-1/2”5-1/2” square (centered on the stud left to right and on the bracket vertically) where
the bracket will be placed. Cut the siding with a sharp utility knife.
For all other siding: Mark a 5-1/2”X5-1/2” square (centered on the stud left to right and on the bracket vertically) where the
bracket will be placed. Cut eh siding with a circular saw set at the depth of the siding.
Make the appropriate number of 5-1/2”X5-1/2” wood blocks made from a piece of 2X6 Lumber.
Using the brackets as a template (the top of the bracket has a ridge on it) drill (2)5/16” holes in the blocks. Sand the
corners and pain and blocks to match your exterior paint color.
Drill a hole into the stud with a 3/16” wood/metal bit.
Using a ratchet, install (2) 5/16”X4-1/2” lag screws (9/16” socket) and (2) 5/16” washers to secure the bracket to the stud
behind the block.
Seal around each block with clear paintable silicone caulking.
Repeat the process for the remaining brackets.
