Awning Pegs

[Daventura]

Can anyone tell me which type of awning pegs are best suited to hard standing pitches. Having just taken delivery of a Dorema porch awning it came with two sets of pegs, one set are just made of a thin dia. of metal with a loop at the top the others are 'V' shaped. Are either of these suitable or are there specific ones for the job?

 

[BobT_5041460]

The best type of peg for hardstandings are heavy duty pegs. These look like 6 inch nails with a small bar welded on to it. They cost from 50p each and are suitable for most types of ground.

 

[AnnM1]

I have just bought some hardstanding pegs from my local dealer. They are steel and about 8" long with a cross bar on the top They were 35p each - a bargain I thought since I required 40!

 

[rayc]

I use 6 inch nails fitted with 1 inch washers and use a club hammer. It has the advantage that it is very cheap and there is nothing to trip over as the nail head is flush with the ground.

 

[mikeE]

I read somewhere of someone who used a re-chargeable drill to wind corner steadies using it with a masonry bit to "start" holes in hard standings for hard pegs.

 

[rayc]

I have just bought some hardstanding pegs from my local dealer. They are steel and about 8" long with a cross bar on the top They were 35p each - a bargain I thought since I required 40!

Ann, If they are the type where the T piece is about an inch down from the top then take care. I saw somebody do some real damage to their foot when walking in one with flip flops on.

 

[john_5061281]

Hi

I got 5mm stainless steel welding rods. Clean of the flux and rub with sandpaper. Bend 30 to 40mm from end and cut to size.Easy to clean and no rust.

Regards

Jock

 

[CaptainKangaroo]

I purchased some medium carbon steel, turned them on a centre lathe to a spike but added some grooves for grip and then welded a flat round section on the top using a mig welder, but you will need to be comtetent with the mig or use oxy or inverter if you are crap at mig welding. The round top on the spike was pre-drilled with a hole for a peg puller....... clever heh?. The pegs are driven in using a lump hammer but mind your fingers while doing this, I would also advise wearing safety goggles as if you miss stones can go flying and also safety boots to protect your toes, oh and mind your back when pulling the pegs out .. keep it straight with your knees bent. You don't want your missus not being able to stand at the sink and do the washing up or dread to think of it .......... who would collect the water and empty the waste!!!!

 

[AnnM1]

I have just bought some hardstanding pegs from my local dealer. They are steel and about 8" long with a cross bar on the top They were 35p each - a bargain I thought since I required 40!

Thanks Ray - I have done a check and they are not the type you are talking about. There is a thick plastic cover that moves up to the 'head' when they are hammered into the ground. Thanks anyway for the advice.

 

[TonyAsh]

Did just the same as Andy, (message above), I found the 6" nail type too soft for some hard standings, especially at Sheepcote Valley in Brighton. I made them in two lengths, 8"long for the corners and 5" long for the intermediate awning sides. They are quite heavy but worth the effort of making. a good job, well done and cheap!