Removing An Aluminum Awning

If you remove an awning entirely such as an aluminum plastic or wood patio awning it is likely to get damaged as you remove it.

Removing an aluminum awning.

Pull the bar out from the wall and the bracket will fall off the wall. If you are cleaning an aluminum pot or pan rinse the pan under a strong jet of water. If necessary ask a contractor to recommend the best way to remove an awning. Insert a screwdriver into the screws in the bracket and remove them.

If you are cleaning aluminum wheels or house siding use a damp cloth to wipe the aluminum or a hose to it with water. We spray off the tops brackets and conclude with the underside of the metal sheets. Spray entire awning with hose on a nice sunny afternoon spray the entire awning to knock off any dirt and debris. One option is to rent a cherry picker.

You ll need a step ladder a power driver a pry bar eye protection and leather gloves. Next submerge a brush in the cleaning solution and then scrub the awning. Step 2 wet one awning with a hose. Learning how to remove aluminum window awnings isnot difficult but it is a bit time consuming.

Remove the screws from the awning support brackets braces or arms attached to the building using a screwdriver. The bleach is to remove any mold or mildew. Use a putty knife and wire brush to remove dried caulking from the wall. Stand so that you are not directly under the awning so you re protected if it.

Prepare a solution of 1 part bleach to 3 parts water in a bucket. Rinse the aluminum surface. This was a very easy process since it only meant removing the screws from the brackets that held each joist in place. Spray the solution onto the awning or scrub the solution onto the awning with a sponge.

Fill a large bucket with water and add the recommended amount of solvent refer to the back or side of the solvent bottle. Patch the holes where lag bolts were removed. These are the cross beams that went between the house and the outer edge of the awning. With a very few tools these awnings can be uninstalled from theexterior of a home.

Begin the process of cleaning oxidized aluminum by rinsing the aluminum to remove surface dust or debris. With all the metal roof panels removed we next moved to removing the rafters.