Awnings placed above windows can also reduce energy costs by preventing direct sunlight from entering the house.
Building plans for window awning.
Awnings also known as overhangs are wooden or aluminum frames covered by fabric that can be attached to the outside of buildings.
Here s a great video plan we found on youtube that shows you how to build a diy window awning from corrugated metal for as little as 60.
What we like about this effort is that most of it is made from things you can probably get your hands on for free and even the stuff you might need to purchase is super cheap.