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The uplift of the wind is a concern because of the lag bolt connections. There just was no way to do a thru-bolt system. Will have to be monitored.

The top edge resting on the ledger against the wall is vented because of hood arc, this should relieve any excessive air pressure. I have S-hooks in existing hood openings on the underside bolted into the header, plus a mid-arc clamp down bracket.

When I removed the wood cross member shoring from the ladder jacks there was no sag or settling downward at all. It was pretty amazing how tight it was, the beauty of triangulation at work.

I also tested gravity and lateral loads a bit, more solid than any commercial awning, no deflection or give at all. This is both good and bad, super stiff connections can be sheared. Diagonal brace lag bolts at upper part in hood are stainless steel and heavy duty. Even larger diameter and much longer galvanized lags are sunk into solid blocking adjacent to door opening. The diagonal bracing is aluminum, already angled and cut to size from another project that I had dismantled.

We live on a river now and I notice strange gust that strike part of a tree and ripple the water with a bast. The first few summer storms will be interesting, not too interesting I trust.

Now I have to organize the inside, many tools are still in bins. When I get done with a project I have a second project just cleaning up.


I have a small loveseat inside, mini frig and a stereo, good place to smoke a cigar and take a nap. I guess this is what's called a man cave.
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