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Project 2 - Louvered Window Awning

Let me show you how to build a Flexfence louvered window awning Flexfence louvered window awning animation

Dimension - Flexfence louvered window awning measuring 4' x 3'
Dimension - Flexfence louvered window awning measuring 4' x 3'

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Material Listing

  • 1/kit FLEX•fence
  • 2/pcs.- 2" x 4" x 51" OR - 2" x 3" x 51"
  • 2/pcs.- 2" x 4" x 36" OR - 2" x 3" x 36"
  • 8/pcs. -1" x 6" x 45"
  • 2. -FLEX·Awning Brackets (could substitute with your own wood brackets)
  • 4/pcs.- 5/16th x 4" carriage bolts with appropriate nuts and washers
  • 4/pcs- ¼" x 3" expansion anchors (depending on wall construction)
  • 8/pcs. - #8- 2" wood screws
  • 4/pcs. - wood plugs (optional)
  • 2/pcs. - 3/16th x 1 ¾" machine eyebolts with appropriate nuts,
  • washers and t-nuts
  • carpenter's glue
  • sandpaper

Tools Required

  • Pencil
  • Measuring Tape
  • #1 Robertson Screw Driver-Green Handle or (Philips Screw Driver)
  • #2 Robertson Screw Drive-Red Handle (Philips -Screw Driver)
  • Hand Saw
  • Drill with appropriate bits & counter sink bit
  • Hammer
  • Chissel
  • Combination Square
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Level

Optional Tools

  • Router with decorative bits
  • Power saws - Mitre & skill or table saw

Howie's Tips

  1. When attaching the FLEX•fence ® brackets onto the rails allow for the brackets to move freely (swivel). Do not over tighten!
  2. When sizing FLEX•fence ® always cut the rails and operating bar with hand tools and never with power tools.
  3. Always wear protective goggles.

Note: The drawings are to be used as a guide only.


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