I remember the vendor now...Carefree of Colorado..
I'd checkout their prices...maybe better than Costco
because they are speciality...the electric is so nice...
not just ease of use...but more linear to retract and
extend than manual for some reason...supports and
gas support bars seem better built than manual awning.
Rich
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "Aki" <01dyna@...> wrote:
>
> that's a great deal. I know Costco provides an awning service (the name
> escapes me at the moment)
>
> and motorized awnings in your dimensions is probably in the neighborhood of
> $1,500.
>
>
>
> I agree. The install and wiring is a no brainer I can do it myself (there's
> an outlet inside the den that's
>
> on the outside facing wall next to the sliding glass doors that I could tap
> directly into, or even just
>
> tap into the deck light.).
>
>
>
> -aki
>
>
>
>
>
> From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of mountain953346
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 11:48 PM
> To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [DIY] Roof on deck
>
>
>
>
>
> Not mind at all...since I am a DIY'er I installed the'
> awning and the 110 outlet run myself..absorbing the cost
> of the conduit, #14 wire and outlet, etc etc
> the awning cost me about $750 not counting the electric
> and lag bolts to mount the thing..it was very very
> sim[ple to do..it was an outfit in Colorado...the vendor
> escapes me at the moment but they sell a ton of stuff
> for Rv'ers as well..
>
> Rich
>
> --- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:DoIt_Yourself%40yahoogroups.com> , Aki <01dyna@> wrote:
> >
> > How much did out cost you of you don't mind me asking?
> > On Nov 7, 2012 10:39 AM, "mountain953346" <mountain953346@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Not sure of the reasons (I am sure are sound) for
> > > a roof...however...I did an awning on my deck for
> > > 10% of the cost of adding a roof...maybe 5%..it was
> > > a 22 x 12 awning and electric ...is wonderful..
> > > just roll up when it snows...and then can even use
> > > after the snow falls and the sun comes out..
> > > (south facing deck to the deck snow melts fast)
> > >
> > > Rich
> > >
> > > --- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:DoIt_Yourself%40yahoogroups.com> , Classic Girl <jdocrc@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thank you, Bill. That is what I needed to know.Â
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: Bill Chmelik <Chmelik@>
> > > > To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:DoIt_Yourself%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 7:44 PM
> > > > Subject: RE: [DIY] Roof on deck
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > > You will need to decide on the pitch, type of roof, freestanding, or
> > > > attached, and then depending on rafter size whether you wish to go 16
> or
> > > 24
> > > > inches on center.
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:DoIt_Yourself%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> > > DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com <mailto:DoIt_Yourself%40yahoogroups.com> ]
> > > > On Behalf Of jdocrc
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 12:00 PM
> > > > To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
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> > > > Subject: [DIY] Roof on deck
> > > >
> > > > My deck is 8.5 x8.5. How do I figure the lumber for that? How far
> apart
> > > > for the supports? Thanks
> > > >
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