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   ct_yankee | Jul 16, 2024 09:33pm | #1

   Sun shade?
   Rain shelter?
   or more?
   Climate?
   Dimensions?
   Hope it's not a roof in snow country.

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   robbyve | Jul 16, 2024 11:26pm | #2

   The only things would be added are curtains on the sides. No roof.
   Dimensions are 11x11 and 7 in height.
   Thank you.

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   ct_yankee | Jul 17, 2024 12:16am | #3

   Siding on the house?

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   robbyve | Jul 17, 2024 02:07pm | #4

   Yes, House have siding.

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   calvin | Jul 17, 2024 03:44pm | #5

   What kind of siding?

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   robbyve | Jul 17, 2024 04:04pm | #6

   Vinyl.

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   calvin | Jul 17, 2024 04:29pm | #7

   You will need a solid blocking devoid of your vinyl to fasten it to the house. Might as well build it as if you were to add covering later…….
   And of course you’ll want to properly flash the siding and finished cover at the blocking.

   You should consider wind as someone some day may decide to tie off the curtains, when their beer gets knocked off the table, effectively making a sail.

   I’ve seen weight drop curtains do more than knock of the beer…..get one of those on the side of the head……

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   ct_yankee | Jul 17, 2024 10:38pm | #8

   Geographic location would help to add better insight.

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   juliawhites | Jul 18, 2024 07:32am | #9

   For attaching 1.5 inch square metal tubes to an exterior wall securely, consider using heavy-duty brackets or mounts designed for outdoor use. Ensure they are weather-resistant and provide strong support. Pre-drill pilot holes to prevent damage to the wall and facilitate easier installation.

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   robbyve | Jul 20, 2024 01:36pm | #13

   Thank you!

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   KellyDoyle | Jul 18, 2024 09:03am | #10

   Hello Robbyve,
   To securely attach the 1.5-inch square metal tubes to the exterior wall, consider using heavy-duty brackets or mounting plates designed for outdoor use. Ensure the fasteners are suitable for the wall material (e.g., masonry screws for brick or concrete, lag screws for wood). It's important to distribute the load evenly and use weather-resistant materials to prevent corrosion over time. Good luck with your project!

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   calvin | Jul 18, 2024 11:41am | #11

   You two are surely on the same page! Amazing……

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   ct_yankee | Jul 19, 2024 08:11pm | #12

   Yeah, let's attach them thru the vinyl siding and squeeze it flat against the sheathing.

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   robbyve | Jul 20, 2024 01:37pm | #14

   Thank you.