Hello everyone.
We would like to install two retractable side awnings on our patio roof.
I would prefer to avoid mounting them on the house wall, as the awning boxes would then permanently extend several centimeters (inches) into the walkway that goes around the house. Therefore, we would like to attach the awning boxes to the posts (aluminum?!) of the patio roof.
Now my question is… How?!
My idea is to use standard metal toggle bolts, similar to those used in drywall installation.
Basically, drill the appropriate hole through the wall of the post and then use the toggle bolts to secure the awning boxes there…
Will that hold?!
How do manufacturers do it when you order a patio roof with side awnings directly?
I’m curious if anyone here has already solved this “problem”…
We would like to install two retractable side awnings on our patio roof.
I would prefer to avoid mounting them on the house wall, as the awning boxes would then permanently extend several centimeters (inches) into the walkway that goes around the house. Therefore, we would like to attach the awning boxes to the posts (aluminum?!) of the patio roof.
Now my question is… How?!
My idea is to use standard metal toggle bolts, similar to those used in drywall installation.
Basically, drill the appropriate hole through the wall of the post and then use the toggle bolts to secure the awning boxes there…
Will that hold?!
How do manufacturers do it when you order a patio roof with side awnings directly?
I’m curious if anyone here has already solved this “problem”…
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angoletti112 Mar 2020 07:16Hi,
we have just received our canopy with a side awning. It was installed on one side attached to the house wall and on the other side to the roof post (steel pipe). So, the few small sheet metal screws definitely won’t weaken the solid roof post.
I wouldn’t prefer the version with the rivet nut because then the vertical bar of the awning wouldn’t sit flush against the post, and due to the unavoidable gap caused by the rivet nut design, the whole structure could become a bit unstable.
we have just received our canopy with a side awning. It was installed on one side attached to the house wall and on the other side to the roof post (steel pipe). So, the few small sheet metal screws definitely won’t weaken the solid roof post.
I wouldn’t prefer the version with the rivet nut because then the vertical bar of the awning wouldn’t sit flush against the post, and due to the unavoidable gap caused by the rivet nut design, the whole structure could become a bit unstable.
Okay, you will likely have a small gap of about 1-2mm (depending on the size of the rivets), but unstable? Since most side awnings are mounted using wall brackets, a small gap will occur regardless. If necessary, you could attach a mat made of rubber, foam, or similar material behind the wall brackets, which would also serve as a scratch protection between the bracket and the post.
However, it really comes down to personal preference whether you trust a "few small sheet metal screws" (M6 or M8?) in a 2.5mm (0.1 inch) aluminum post, or accept a small gap and therefore use 10-15mm (0.4-0.6 inch) threads, depending on the rivets used. Since side awnings are often intended to serve as wind protection as well, I would personally prefer the rivets. Both options are feasible.
However, it really comes down to personal preference whether you trust a "few small sheet metal screws" (M6 or M8?) in a 2.5mm (0.1 inch) aluminum post, or accept a small gap and therefore use 10-15mm (0.4-0.6 inch) threads, depending on the rivets used. Since side awnings are often intended to serve as wind protection as well, I would personally prefer the rivets. Both options are feasible.
Well, if it is structurally acceptable to make 40mm (1.6 inches) holes for LED spots in the support beams, then 4-6 holes of approximately 8mm (0.3 inches) for rivets shouldn’t be an issue.
For my canopy, using the same profiles as Schweng among others but installed by a different assembler, something similar is also stated in the structural calculations. Essentially, "x number of holes up to a maximum diameter of Y mm do not lead to any significant reduction in structural integrity." If you have the structural calculations for your canopy, you should check whether something like that is mentioned.
For my canopy, using the same profiles as Schweng among others but installed by a different assembler, something similar is also stated in the structural calculations. Essentially, "x number of holes up to a maximum diameter of Y mm do not lead to any significant reduction in structural integrity." If you have the structural calculations for your canopy, you should check whether something like that is mentioned.
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