Asphalt Screws for Canopy

BigBarry · 04-14-2011, 05:27 PM

Any suggestions on what kind of screws to use to secure an EZ-up or carport to a parking lot?

I know certain grades have no strength laterally (snapping point).

Thanks in advance!

Greg

Dr_KY · 04-14-2011, 06:02 PM

I'm thinking Red Heads.

You can screw a eye to the top of them.

http://www.itw-redhead.com/dynabolt_prod02.asp
If you are going into asphalt you will want something with a larger spread but these should give you an ideal of your options. Tarmac /asphalt crumbles easy the older it is. Are you looking for a long term or temporary fixture?

If you Don't want a bolt sticking up when you take the unit down then look at wedge anchors that you actually screw the eye bolt into.

BigBarry · 04-14-2011, 06:19 PM

Thanks but it's temp for comps. I don't want to mess up the lot with perm stuff.

Dr_KY · 04-14-2011, 06:22 PM

Then the second photo will do exactly what you need. You can buy a tube of DAP blacktop repair to fill the holes with being they are flush with the ground. Although being asphalt you can just hammer the first ones all the way in and then use a filler.

Wouldn't you need permission to go drilling into the asphalt though?

Blacktop Repair

5.5oz blacktop repair A sanded acrylic formula that fills and seals cracks in blacktop surfaces Color and texture blends with the surrounding blacktop Weather-resistant formula remains flexible and adheres to both asphalt and concrete Used to fill 1/4 to 1/2 wide cracks in asphalt driveways 5.5 oz. tube Brand #: Quikrete 8630-05 UPC: 039645863015 Keywords: blacktop repair driveway asphalt flexible weather resist patch tube

mcbrew13 · 04-14-2011, 06:24 PM

Not sure I have a real answer. Are you going into asphalt or concrete? Not sure how you are loading these either (pulling or lateral)...

The expansion anchor shown (Redheads) are for concrete and could take lateral load. I don't think they would work well in asphalt.

If you are going into asphalt, who's is it? I don't know many people who would let you put a hole in their pavement. I also am not familar with anchors into asphalt. (Sorry, I deal with concrete). I have seen some large screw anchors (soil anchors?). They look like those screw anchors for dog chains. Maybe?

That probably doesn't help much.

mcbrew13 · 04-14-2011, 06:30 PM

Oh, we were writing at the same time...I would use buckets filled with water or concrete for hold down. You just tie them to your canopy. I think you would have people freaking out if put any holes in the pavement at a comp. At least around here..I have heard specifically not to.

Dr_KY · 04-14-2011, 06:30 PM

You may have to go with the traditional leg weights.

Dr_KY · 04-14-2011, 06:31 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbrew13

Oh, we were writing at the same time...I would use buckets filled with water or concrete for hold down. You just tie them to your canopy. I think you would have people freaking out if put any holes in the pavement at a comp. At least around here..I have heard specifically not to.

lol Now I did the same as you.

Smoker'sLoungeBBQ · 04-14-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBarry

Thanks but it's temp for comps. I don't want to mess up the lot with perm stuff.

Like it would be any wose than what I did to the asphalt last year with my chimney starter. Thanks for lending me that tray, you saved the day!

fullyinvolved · 04-14-2011, 07:44 PM

For asphalt we use 3 1/2" wood nails. Just hammer them in 3/4 of the way then bend the remaining over to the ground. When removed you cant tell they were there. 4 nails takes up alot less room in the trailer that 4 buckets. This has worked well for us in the past.

smoke-n-my-i's · 04-14-2011, 08:02 PM

the redheads are for solid concrete....

Most places will NOT allow you to make holes in asphalt. Once a hole is there, it goes to pieces rapidly.... I would use the buckets with water. Stack the buckets, and then fill with water when you get there. Use the buckets if you need to just to carry stuff in if you don't want to stack them and "take" up room.

bbqbull · 04-14-2011, 08:10 PM

5 gallon pails filled with water and rachet straps is what works well.
Put covers on your buckets to keep folks from pitching cigarette butts into the water.

Tapcon screw are what some folks use but not me.

smalls65 · 04-14-2011, 08:24 PM

just buy the ez-up sandbag weights and fill them with sand...they are 40 pounds each when filled...the canopy wont budge!!!!

HONCHO GREGORY · 04-14-2011, 08:56 PM

we use drywall screws, works great and no marks when done. we use them the same spot all summer long every Wednesday

lazyjacres · 04-15-2011, 09:30 AM

We use these. You can screw them in with a regular cordless drill, and when you remove them, they don't leave any marks.

04-14-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
BigBarry is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: West Islip, NY	Asphalt Screws for Canopy Any suggestions on what kind of screws to use to secure an EZ-up or carport to a parking lot? I know certain grades have no strength laterally (snapping point). Thanks in advance! Greg __________________ Greg Head Cook - Team BigBarryQ KCBS Member Webers: Smokey Mountains (2 18.5" and a 22.5") - Performer 22" Silver - Go AnyWhere Charcoal - Smokey Joe Platinum - Craigslist Silver Gasser BBQ - Bring Beer Quick! In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher is King!

04-14-2011, 06:02 PM	#2
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	I'm thinking Red Heads. You can screw a eye to the top of them. http://www.itw-redhead.com/dynabolt_prod02.asp If you are going into asphalt you will want something with a larger spread but these should give you an ideal of your options. Tarmac /asphalt crumbles easy the older it is. Are you looking for a long term or temporary fixture? If you Don't want a bolt sticking up when you take the unit down then look at wedge anchors that you actually screw the eye bolt into. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

04-14-2011, 06:19 PM	#3
BigBarry is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: West Islip, NY	Thanks but it's temp for comps. I don't want to mess up the lot with perm stuff. __________________ Greg Head Cook - Team BigBarryQ KCBS Member Webers: Smokey Mountains (2 18.5" and a 22.5") - Performer 22" Silver - Go AnyWhere Charcoal - Smokey Joe Platinum - Craigslist Silver Gasser BBQ - Bring Beer Quick! In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher is King!

04-14-2011, 06:22 PM	#4
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	Then the second photo will do exactly what you need. You can buy a tube of DAP blacktop repair to fill the holes with being they are flush with the ground. Although being asphalt you can just hammer the first ones all the way in and then use a filler. Wouldn't you need permission to go drilling into the asphalt though? Blacktop Repair 5.5oz blacktop repair A sanded acrylic formula that fills and seals cracks in blacktop surfaces Color and texture blends with the surrounding blacktop Weather-resistant formula remains flexible and adheres to both asphalt and concrete Used to fill 1/4 to 1/2 wide cracks in asphalt driveways 5.5 oz. tube Brand #: Quikrete 8630-05 UPC: 039645863015 Keywords: blacktop repair driveway asphalt flexible weather resist patch tube __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

04-14-2011, 06:30 PM	#7
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	You may have to go with the traditional leg weights. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

04-14-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
mcbrew13 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-22-10 Location: CO	Not sure I have a real answer. Are you going into asphalt or concrete? Not sure how you are loading these either (pulling or lateral)... The expansion anchor shown (Redheads) are for concrete and could take lateral load. I don't think they would work well in asphalt. If you are going into asphalt, who's is it? I don't know many people who would let you put a hole in their pavement. I also am not familar with anchors into asphalt. (Sorry, I deal with concrete). I have seen some large screw anchors (soil anchors?). They look like those screw anchors for dog chains. Maybe? That probably doesn't help much.

04-14-2011, 07:44 PM	#10
fullyinvolved Found some matches. Join Date: 01-25-11 Location: N. Ft Myers, FL	For asphalt we use 3 1/2" wood nails. Just hammer them in 3/4 of the way then bend the remaining over to the ground. When removed you cant tell they were there. 4 nails takes up alot less room in the trailer that 4 buckets. This has worked well for us in the past.

04-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#11
smoke-n-my-i's is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-07 Location: Eustis, FL	the redheads are for solid concrete.... Most places will NOT allow you to make holes in asphalt. Once a hole is there, it goes to pieces rapidly.... I would use the buckets with water. Stack the buckets, and then fill with water when you get there. Use the buckets if you need to just to carry stuff in if you don't want to stack them and "take" up room. __________________ KCBS Member Smoke-N-My-I's Competition BBQ Team 2 Chargriller SuperPros with SFB's(retired) 2 UGLY drum smokers Weber 22 1/2" & 18 1/2" Kettle Super fast RED Thermapen Screaming fast ORANGE Thermapen KCBS Certified Table Captain KCBS Certified Judge

04-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#12
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	5 gallon pails filled with water and rachet straps is what works well. Put covers on your buckets to keep folks from pitching cigarette butts into the water. Tapcon screw are what some folks use but not me. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

04-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#13
smalls65 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-27-09 Location: Durham, NC	just buy the ez-up sandbag weights and fill them with sand...they are 40 pounds each when filled...the canopy wont budge!!!! __________________ Ron (The SmokeHouse Bandits BBQ Cookin Team) BWS Chubby, WSM x 3

04-14-2011, 08:56 PM	#14
HONCHO GREGORY Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-06-09 Location: North Tonawanda N.Y.	we use drywall screws, works great and no marks when done. we use them the same spot all summer long every Wednesday

04-15-2011, 09:30 AM	#15
lazyjacres Take a breath! Join Date: 02-20-05 Location: Columbia, Mo.	We use these. You can screw them in with a regular cordless drill, and when you remove them, they don't leave any marks. __________________ Jamey Johnson "The Pork Whisperer Catering" "Pork Gone Wild Cooking Team" Ole' Hickory EL Hunsaker Drum Smoker Pull Behind Reverse Flow

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