Old style anchor rusted and improperly installed.
This anchor strap has a beam clamp that connects to the bottom of
the I-Beam.
*Notice the beam clamp is not connected. These clamps did not
stay in place and were replaced with a beam clamp that connects to the top of
the I-beam.
the I-Beam.
*Notice the beam clamp is not connected. These clamps did not
stay in place and were replaced with a beam clamp that connects to the top of
the I-beam.
This is someone’s attempt to anchor this home with 1/4 inch
plastic coated wire; this wire is more suited for a clothes
line.
Also notice the pier. The top blocks are placed adjacent to the
bottom blocks.
plastic coated wire; this wire is more suited for a clothes
line.
Also notice the pier. The top blocks are placed adjacent to the
bottom blocks.
The three homes below are a good example of what can happen without proper tie-downs & strapping systems in place !
This photo shows a properly installed anchor and strapping.
*Notice there are two straps, the angled strap is attached to the I-beam and the vertical strap is attached to a side wall bracket.
Note: Newer set homes have only vertical strapping with the exception of a few connected to the I-beam.
*Notice there are two straps, the angled strap is attached to the I-beam and the vertical strap is attached to a side wall bracket.
Note: Newer set homes have only vertical strapping with the exception of a few connected to the I-beam.
This photo shows the new style beam clamp that attaches to the top of the
I-beam.
I-beam.
This photo shows a longitudinal stabilization device. These devices stabilize the home when wind loads are applied to the width ends of the home.