How To Attach An Awning To A Stucco House

The height of the awning is inbetween floors of the house.

How to attach an awning to a stucco house. This video is the 1st episode of my diy deck cover home improvement project. We are trying to attach an awning to the house but can not find any studs behind the stucco at the level of the awning. Why are there not studs at 16 inch centers. You must attach the awning to the studs behind the stucco.

I have a two story house with stucco exterior. Shell busey is looking for more shade in this video as he installs a retractable awning. Attach the brackets to the house even with the chalk line making sure they are plumb. Anchor a ledger to a masonry wall with expanding anchor bolts begin by marking a line across the wall for the ledger s top edge.

Lift the awning into place and bolt it to the brackets. Stucco itself does not have the strength to hold an awning and especially if you get any wind pressure on the awning which can be quite a bit. Attaching items to an exterior stucco wall may be necessary during structural additions for repairs or for decoration. Drill holes for the expanding anchors every 16 inches or as specified by local codes insert the anchors hold the ledger in place and tap it with a hammer to indent the anchor locations on its back face.

With stucco only the extra pressure from a good heavy rain would rip it out or the stucco only attachment. Stucco is a common exterior veneer used in residential and commercial construction. However the type of siding as well as the presence of framing members or studs can make a difference in installation. It s just that easy.

These awnings have a welded frame that is attached permanently to a wall. When you need to find studs behind an outdoor or indoor stucco wall to support an awning hang a heavy picture fasten a planter box or attach a garden hose spool you have a few options. It shows how to find the right location for ledger bolts to ensure a secure conn. Fastening to masonry walls.