Awning screws pulled out from Argosy

[Dan S]

100% my fault.

I got too close to a building and clipped it with the awning. The rear bracket screws pulled out. I attempt to simply screw back in but the holes are larger now in the Argosy. Can I just get larger screws too fix? It appears the screws were already as big as they could be. Looking for advice for for this idiot...I mean, asking for a friend.
Thanks,
Dan

[Belegedhel]

Pictures would be helpful, but an option might be to install a "riv-nut" in the hole, and then fasten with an appropriately sized screw. A riv-nut is essentially a nut that installs like a pop rivet such that the nut ends up on the inside of the skin.

good luck!

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Belegedhel

Pictures would be helpful, but an option might be to install a "riv-nut" in the hole, and then fasten with an appropriately sized screw. A riv-nut is essentially a nut that installs like a pop rivet such that the nut ends up on the inside of the skin.



good luck!

You’ll have to zoom in. The screw holes can be seen and one of the screws to the right. It’s the best photo I could get

[TR Anderson]

You'll need to buy a box of smaller holes.

[Belegedhel]

Doesn't look too torn up, you might be able to just go with a slightly larger screw, but the riv-nut recommendation might still work as well.

[Kevin245]

If the holes are too large I would consider going to rivnuts. I would use the aluminum bodied twist resistant type, designed for soft materials.