Removing Old Window Awnings

Window awnings frames and attachments vary with the manufacturer.

Removing old window awnings.

To do so first of all take the screen off the awning window and disengage the operator arms. 3 unlock sash hook from operator arm. If necessary ask a contractor to recommend the best. Use a putty knife and wire brush to remove dried caulking from the wall.

Now you will have the access to all the parts of the window including the ones that were hidden earlier. Look at the left horizontal support bar that runs along the bottom of the awning and attaches perpendicular to the wall via a mounting bracket. Patch the holes where lag bolts were removed with stucco patching compound or wood filler. Remove the screws from the awning support brackets braces or arms attached to the building using a screwdriver.

Slide black plastic hinge guide out of hinge track. Insert a screwdriver into the screws in the bracket and remove them. Patch any holes in the exterior and take theopportunity to look carefully at windows for cracks and any damage. 4 these steps to be done on both sides pry hinge bar off hinge post.

Do ensure that the window is not locked. Pull the bar out from the wall and the bracket will fall off the wall. Repeat the process until all the awnings have been taken off. Step 6 access the hidden defective parts.

Step 5 remove the sash. Awning window sash glass replacement instructions 1 to remove screen.