I tried them, and they did release in a strong wind. I also had trouble with them pulling loose if a big pocket of water got up there. Of course, there are more secure ways to affix an awning, like C-channel. I may eventually use that but I want to try the aluminum-rod-clamped-to-the-gutter approach for a couple of years to determine just want I want before I cut or drill anything. Jim On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 04:05 PM 7/17/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote: > >> for my jury rigged (but good) home design awning, I use carpenter's >> clamps, spring loaded. Work great. mcneely >> > > How do they work in a strong wind? Are you talking about metal > clamps around 4" long that take a serious effort to open? I've > always been concerned that any kind of spring clamp would release in > a strong wind... > > Yours, > David > |
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