Method of screening a cavity window and external awning for use therewith

摘要

A method of covering a cavity window with an external awning, including the steps of: providing an awning, the awning having a flexible mesh screen and a spring loaded roller drum mounted along a bottom end thereof and around which the screen can be wound so that the awning can be selectively operated, the screen being sized to extend within the cavity in which the window is fittedand substantially across the width and height of the cavity; securing a mounting bracket to a lintel extending across an upper portion of the cavity, the bracket being disposed within the cavity and configured for securing an upper end of the awning within the cavity; securing an upper end of the awning to the bracket; and securing a lower end of the awning to a lower portion of the cavity to cover the window.