Ground Anchors For Sheds

Ground Anchors For Sheds

Sheds need to be secured to the ground to avoid being blown over by high winds and other extreme weather conditions. ground anchors for sheds In order to do this, it is usually necessary to dig a pit, lay and compact a hardcore base, and pour a concrete slab before the shed or shelter can be bolted to it. This is a very labor-intensive and time-consuming process. Ground anchors offer a quicker, easier, and more cost-effective alternative.

Known by many names, including ground screw, earth anchor, or screw piles, these are steel auger-type threaded anchors, similar to those used to secure mobile homes. ground anchors for sheds They are driven into the soil using a heavy-duty impact wrench. They then have a cable or chain attached to them, which is lagged or bolted to the shed runners. With this system a shed can be securely fixed down in a matter of minutes, even when the site is muddy or damp.

If you are purchasing a new shelter or building for a permanent position, then Hellanker standard anchors would be recommended; these are suitable for most soil conditions. A Hellanker bracket (usually a D505) is then screwed or bolted to the structure; the anchor is then hammered into it, and the slot in the bracket prevents any unwanted rotation. This is then sleeved with a rubber cover, which clips over the top of the bracket to make it weatherproof, and it's that simple.

For temporary installations, such as for trade fairs or when a Run-In Shed is being moved around often, then the Groundbolt JF range might be more suitable. They have a different fixing method: the bracket is screwed or bolted to an accessible part of the structure, and the anchor is then hammered through it. this is again done with a slot in the fitting, which prevents any unwanted rotation.

This method is especially useful if you want to have the option of moving your shelter in the future; the anchors can be unwound, the brackets unscrewed, and the anchors removed so that the shelter can then be moved. Alternatively, if you wish to leave the anchors in place, they can be used again once the shelter has been repositioned.

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