Yes, there'll be a rim joist in that area. It's likely a 2x10 but I wouldn't be surprised by anything. If it's solid lumber in good shape you can attach to it, but make sure you're weatherproofing all the holes you make. Water will find a way in.
It's just the name for the type of framing. Google Images will explain faster than I can. [https://images.app.goo.gl/K9M9FgMPZB9LeAjS7](https://images.app.goo.gl/K9M9FgMPZB9LeAjS7) ... If it's a new-ish house, it's probably platform framed. When I built my 12 foot tall shed, I was stupid and used 12 foot long 2x4s because I didn't know (balloon framed). I should have built an 8 foot wall with a 4 foot wall on top of it (platform framed).
You're windows and doors will be framed with a flat 2x4 immediately above them (in the 1.5 inches above them). Your red circles are higher than that, so it's a guess about whether you'll hit a stud or not.
You're highest likelihood of success in the approximate spot of the red circles is immediately above the outer edge of the windows. The windows are framed with 2x4s (1.5 inches wide for your purposes) and continue upwards. I can't tell if the outer white of the windows would be apart of that 2x4 or not.
Balloon framing is when studs would go all the way from ground level up to the roof. In most modern construction the first floor and second floor are framed separately.
Yes, but measure so that you're hitting about six inches above the ceiling of the ground floor. That's where the rim joist will be, if your house was built after 1920 or so. Prior to that, you may not have a rim joist.
If it's one of the roll-out canopies then you'll want to make sure that thing is very securely attached. When extended the amount of weight on those lag bolts is huge.
Based on this question I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is a bad idea for you to try. You're likely to not attach it properly to framing and/or not properly seal the hole in your building envelope. Could someone more experienced do it? Yes. But do you really want to half-ass the stuff that keeps your home from rotting?
Yeah, I'm still imagining the canopy becoming a sail, and ripping a bunch of siding off. I didn't say it would be dangerous, just likely not worth it for some shade. Like the other comment said, I'd recommend erecting something free standing. Pretty easy to put some posts into the ground, less risk.
This is roughly 90% of what we see on DIY. The questions often raise dozens of red flags. "If you're asking this basic question, you have no business attempting this thing."
When it’s windy out it will shake your whole house. I would create a shade solution that’s self supporting and stands alone from the house because in 20 years the shade sail won’t be there anymore but the holes will.
Yes, there'll be a rim joist in that area. It's likely a 2x10 but I wouldn't be surprised by anything. If it's solid lumber in good shape you can attach to it, but make sure you're weatherproofing all the holes you make. Water will find a way in.
Probably, as long as your house isn't old enough to be balloon framed. There's likely headers above your windows and door you could use too.
What is balloon framed... that doesn't sound very sturdy...
It's just the name for the type of framing. Google Images will explain faster than I can. [https://images.app.goo.gl/K9M9FgMPZB9LeAjS7](https://images.app.goo.gl/K9M9FgMPZB9LeAjS7) ... If it's a new-ish house, it's probably platform framed. When I built my 12 foot tall shed, I was stupid and used 12 foot long 2x4s because I didn't know (balloon framed). I should have built an 8 foot wall with a 4 foot wall on top of it (platform framed). You're windows and doors will be framed with a flat 2x4 immediately above them (in the 1.5 inches above them). Your red circles are higher than that, so it's a guess about whether you'll hit a stud or not. You're highest likelihood of success in the approximate spot of the red circles is immediately above the outer edge of the windows. The windows are framed with 2x4s (1.5 inches wide for your purposes) and continue upwards. I can't tell if the outer white of the windows would be apart of that 2x4 or not.
Balloon framing is when studs would go all the way from ground level up to the roof. In most modern construction the first floor and second floor are framed separately.
Yes, but measure so that you're hitting about six inches above the ceiling of the ground floor. That's where the rim joist will be, if your house was built after 1920 or so. Prior to that, you may not have a rim joist.
If it's one of the roll-out canopies then you'll want to make sure that thing is very securely attached. When extended the amount of weight on those lag bolts is huge.
Based on this question I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is a bad idea for you to try. You're likely to not attach it properly to framing and/or not properly seal the hole in your building envelope. Could someone more experienced do it? Yes. But do you really want to half-ass the stuff that keeps your home from rotting?
He wants to hang a fabric canopy, not a framed porch roof. It's going to be okay.
Yeah, I'm still imagining the canopy becoming a sail, and ripping a bunch of siding off. I didn't say it would be dangerous, just likely not worth it for some shade. Like the other comment said, I'd recommend erecting something free standing. Pretty easy to put some posts into the ground, less risk.
This is roughly 90% of what we see on DIY. The questions often raise dozens of red flags. "If you're asking this basic question, you have no business attempting this thing."
Yeah, I agree
When it’s windy out it will shake your whole house. I would create a shade solution that’s self supporting and stands alone from the house because in 20 years the shade sail won’t be there anymore but the holes will.