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Old 08-08-2025, 01:18 PM
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My neighbor had one of these, I had the required drill but needed the drill bits (block house, steel lintel beam). Took about 15 minutes to drill the 6 holes and then he had 2 other helpers show up to raise into place while I placed and tightened the bolts. We needed the STS type drill bits to get through the concrete and steel, and these worked very well.
I agree with the previous comment, the company that made the awning has quoted $1200 for the installation, we did it for a few beers and around $30 for drill bits.
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