Saturday, August 27, 2016

Wind Tie Down Cables

 

I always think that people know what I’m writing about because I know what I’m writing about. I forget that your frame of reference is a little different than mine.

Anyhow – our house “was” (love saying that) a mobile home on a permanent pier post foundation. We owned the land it was on and had the permanent foundation installed in order to quality for an FHA loan.

When we bought the house back in 2003, it was new and we had it moved to our lot and had the driveway put in. At that time tie down cables were not required. One of the changes since then, is that these cables are now required because of all the wind storms that Montana gets every Spring and early Summer. I don’t really understand how they are going to be installed but I know that there is drilling into concrete involved. If this had been done when the house was put on the lot, it would have been a much easier process.

Hope this makes sense.

12 comments:

  1. I knew what they were. Surprised you didn't have to have them originally but nice for the new owners to receive.

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  2. Be sure to take some photos. Paul understands what you are talking about, but I have no clue.

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  3. I'm also surprised it wasn't required at that time. All the places I have owned had tie downs and some went back to the late 70's and on. It is a good thing especially in high winds.

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  4. Sandie, I tend to do the same thing on my flying blog. Not everyone that reads it is a pilot so I really should go into more detail.

    A way to anchor the home. Readers can think of it as a tie down system, somewhat like the tie downs on poles and towers but on a much smaller scale.

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  5. I have seen the tie down straps installed on park model trailers here too, just and extra form of security.

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  6. I figured as much after thinking about all my early days tenting experiences. I hope you'll be "blown away" by your new found freedom now that the house is sold! :c)

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  7. Not seen the cables but glad this is now behind you.

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  8. It makes perfect sense, and as Paul's comment indicates, you have to tie down your tent securely when there are windy conditions!

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  9. The cables seem to be a big thing now. They are required in Florida now also.

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  10. Yes, it makes sense. We never had them either but I think they are a good thing. I'm glad we, and you, are not the ones doing the retrofitting, though.

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  11. I have heard of those cables before. Hopefully it will be a quick and easy process.

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  12. I couldn't read your blog last night, Sandie. I had a friend in Reno who had a mobile home, and I can't remember exactly what she said about the status of the home changes once wheels are removed. Could have fit 3 of our first houses in it. Lovely place. So glad the sale went through. Guess all our wishes for you worked!. Pats to the pup. :)

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