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Install Window Awnings

Project #2: Install a window awning

The setup: Summer is super, but too much sunlight from south- and west-facing windows can heat up your interiors and make your AC work overtime. Beat that heat and save energy by using an awning to stop harsh sunlight before it enters your house.

Specs and cost: Residential awnings come in many sizes and colors.   Some are plastic or aluminum, but most are made with weatherproof fabrics.   They’re engineered for wind resistance, and some are retractable.   A 4-foot-wide awning with a 2.5-foot projection is $150-$250.

Tools: Cordless drill/driver; adjustable wrench; tape measure; level.   You can install an awning on any siding surface, but you’ll need a hammer drill to drill holes in brick.   To prevent leaks, fill any drilled holes with silicone sealant before you install screws and bolts.

Time: 3-4 hours

Source: By: John Riha
Published: May 24, 2012
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