Tie-downs

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Stella

Tie-downs

Post by Stella » Tue Aug 24, 2004 1:38 pm

We have a manufactured home set-up on blocks and needs the tie-downs installed. Is there an easier way to install tie-downs after the home is set up than running the concrete slabs underneath and having to tie down from there? We heard about a new way which involves bringing in the concrete blocks with the tie-downs already attached and installing underneath. ??????

rmurray

Re: Tie-downs

Post by rmurray » Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:31 am

There are many anchor systems available in the market now...some of which do not involve any in ground anchors in wind zone 1...Ask a few installers in your area for information...

Eugene

Re: Tie-downs

Post by Eugene » Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:07 am

Since your home is already installed, one of the easiest ways would be to use the OTI all steel foundation system. you can do this by replacing 2 piers with this system and no ground anchors are required. It is a good way to go, and many manufacturers approve it.
Too bad your dealer didn't install them, anchoring is required by the HUD code.

charles

Re: Tie-downs

Post by charles » Tue Dec 20, 2005 3:15 pm

im looking for a how to guide to retighten my tie downs. any info will be highly thankful

Roy T. Bonney

Re: Tie-downs

Post by Roy T. Bonney » Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:37 pm

This is addressed in the Installation manual that came with the home.

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