Modification help needed for gutter
The side awning was badly mounted on my camper. The mounting bracket was installed over the rain gutter. The bracket screws went through the gutter into the camper! I tried caulking around the sc...
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Buzzcut1 wrote:bighatnohorse wrote:mkirsch wrote:
Remount the awning correctly as shown in Buzzcut's post.
Good idea, maybe. I did an inspection yesterday and believe that it can be done.
Problem is, making new drill holes 1/4 to 5/16-inch below the existing holes could be trouble.
I'm not sure how to address that problem. Maybe fill the old holes with epoxy?
tap in epoxy coated wooden dowels flush to TC wall then seal the outer area with non self leveling Dicor
^ Yes, something like this and then re-mount correctly.
This is a good application for gorilla glue IMO. Whatever you fill the hole with. Epoxy would work too provided you're completely filling the void considering you're drilling right next to the old hole.
Gorilla glue expands when it cures so it will help fill the void.
If possible, I'd try to move the bracket fore or aft an inch or so to not be drilling in the same area affected by the old screw.
