Removing Old Window Awnings

Now you will have the access to all the parts of the window including the ones that were hidden earlier.

Removing old window awnings.

Pull the bar out from the wall and the bracket will fall off the wall. 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. Use a putty knife and wire brush to remove dried caulking from the wall. Insert a screwdriver into the screws in the bracket and remove them.

If necessary ask a contractor to recommend the best. Step 6 access the hidden defective parts. Patch the holes where lag bolts were removed with stucco patching compound or wood filler. To do so first of all take the screen off the awning window and disengage the operator arms.

Allow the awning to gently swing to a closed position and place the pry barbetween the awning and the exterior wall then carefully pry it off. Remove the screws from the awning support brackets braces or arms attached to the building using a screwdriver. 3 unlock sash hook from operator arm. 4 these steps to be done on both sides pry hinge bar off hinge post.

Do ensure that the window is not locked. Slide black plastic hinge guide out of hinge track. Stand so that you are not directly under the awning so you re protected if it. Awning window sash glass replacement instructions 1 to remove screen.

Repeat the process until all the awnings have been taken off. Patch any holes in the exterior and take theopportunity to look carefully at windows for cracks and any damage.