Additional Awning Parts
Additional awning parts are either the little parts that hold the big parts
together or parts used in specialty situations. Included in the little
parts would be the screws, nuts and bolts used to install an awning. Also
included would be the splice for the gutter and safety stakes, if the awning is
to be anchored in the ground. You will also need two corners, and some
flashing to keep the awning from leaking.
Special situation parts would include aluminum L brackets for connecting
I-beams at right angles or to an existing structure. The hat section used
over top of an awning for extra strength would be in this category.
Aluminum awnings are perfect for adding boxed ends to. A boxed end adds
a little more shade to the ends of the awning. They are constructed out of
aluminum 2x2 and aluminum skirting material. All the material to make a
boxed end will be available where ever you purchase your awning.
Aluminum 2x2 is perfect for attaching, or holding, most anything. This
material can be used to hold fans, lights, boxed ends and privacy panels of all
types.
If you do not have a concrete slab to attach your posts to you can order
ground anchors. Ground anchors are sometimes call safety stakes.
They get placed into a hole and post hole concrete is used to hold them in
place. A post bracket is bolted to the top of the ground anchor and the
post is bolted to that. The anchors shown have square post brackets
installed. When scroll posts are used a different bracket is needed.
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