For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank

"F.H." wrote in message
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For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank


Really depends on what your mounting and how much it weights. Block walls
sometimes have grouted cells (4 foot spacing vertically if they are there).
It would be good to drill and attach into those. What size of "wood strip"
are you planning on mounting? My last patio required a 2x10.

Ideally get a rotohammer and drill holes into the grouted cells and attach
to those. Depth will depend on span and weight.
If not available you could consider drilling 1/2 holes into the block and
using something like these.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/sea...ults.jsp?xi=xi

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/sea...ults.jsp?xi=xi

What does the directions/manufacture suggest?

AlanBown wrote:
"F.H." wrote in message
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For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank



Really depends on what your mounting and how much it weights. Block walls
sometimes have grouted cells (4 foot spacing vertically if they are there).
It would be good to drill and attach into those. What size of "wood strip"
are you planning on mounting? My last patio required a 2x10.

Ideally get a rotohammer and drill holes into the grouted cells and attach
to those. Depth will depend on span and weight.
If not available you could consider drilling 1/2 holes into the block and
using something like these.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/sea...ults.jsp?xi=xi

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/sea...ults.jsp?xi=xi

What does the directions/manufacture suggest?

Awning was the wrong word. Actually a plastic tarp. Will use wood
that's approx 1x2x 10 ft and hook some kind of eye hooks to it. It'
going to be temporary so I don't want to leave big holes.

Well if it isn't too heavy, and it is temporary, you can even use a few dabs
of construction adhesive on the back. Should hold quite well.
I've actually used a couple of good dabs of heavy duty hot glue in the past.
It held quite well..

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AlanBown wrote:
"F.H." wrote in message
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For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank



Really depends on what your mounting and how much it weights. Block
walls
sometimes have grouted cells (4 foot spacing vertically if they are
there).
It would be good to drill and attach into those. What size of "wood
strip"
are you planning on mounting? My last patio required a 2x10.

Ideally get a rotohammer and drill holes into the grouted cells and
attach
to those. Depth will depend on span and weight.
If not available you could consider drilling 1/2 holes into the block
and
using something like these.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/sea...ults.jsp?xi=xi

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/sea...ults.jsp?xi=xi

What does the directions/manufacture suggest?

Awning was the wrong word. Actually a plastic tarp. Will use wood
that's approx 1x2x 10 ft and hook some kind of eye hooks to it. It'
going to be temporary so I don't want to leave big holes.

F.H. wrote:
For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank

Tapcon screws

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Tapcon screws are the way to go!
"F.H." wrote in message
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For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank

"Beeper" wrote in message
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Tapcon screws are the way to go!
"F.H." wrote in message
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For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

Frank


I was never able to get Tapcon's to grip securely. Obviously I am doing
something wrong.
Any tip, secrets, word of wisdom?
I used the specified carbide bit size, but not with a hammering drill, the
excessive drilling may have resulted in oversize hole. Any experience on
that?
I may also have tried to torque too hard, no wrench just a hand nutdriver.

MG

MG wrote:

"F.H." wrote in message
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For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure) to do
this without making large holes. TIA

"Beeper" wrote in message
Tapcon screws are the way to go!

I was never able to get Tapcon's to grip securely. Obviously I am doing
something wrong.
Any tip, secrets, word of wisdom?
I used the specified carbide bit size, but not with a hammering drill, the
excessive drilling may have resulted in oversize hole. Any experience on
that?
I may also have tried to torque too hard, no wrench just a hand nutdriver.

My *one* try (some time back) was similar. Tips would be appreciated.

Frank

F.H. wrote:
MG wrote:

"F.H." wrote in message
news:Gzz7e.16207$ox3.8051@trnddc03...

For an awning. What is the best way (best inserts an procedure)
to do this without making large holes. TIA

"Beeper" wrote in message
Tapcon screws are the way to go!

I was never able to get Tapcon's to grip securely. Obviously I am
doing something wrong.
Any tip, secrets, word of wisdom?
I used the specified carbide bit size, but not with a hammering
drill, the excessive drilling may have resulted in oversize hole.
Any experience on that?
I may also have tried to torque too hard, no wrench just a hand
nutdriver.

My *one* try (some time back) was similar. Tips would be appreciated.

Frank

Nothing special...

1. Drill hole to specified diameter & depth
2. Screw in Tapcon

They hold very welll.


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____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

dadiOH wrote:
F.H. wrote:

MG wrote:

I was never able to get Tapcon's to grip securely. Obviously I am
doing something wrong.
Any tip, secrets, word of wisdom?

My *one* try (some time back) was similar. Tips would be appreciated.

Frank

Nothing special...

1. Drill hole to specified diameter & depth
2. Screw in Tapcon

They hold very welll.

Thanks, I'm feeling a little optimistic now.