Winds and Tie-downs, New Mexico Style

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I grew up in Tornado Alley, so have enjoyed the "how windy was it?" discussion and thought you might like to see a New Mexico strength tie-down.

 

If you really don't want something to blow into the next state, a buried tie-down works much better than a simple stake.   No, I didn't dig up the railroad tie to get a photo of the part underground-- ya gotta trust me on this one.   The tie is buried a couple of feet deep with a metal cable wrapped around it, then passed through the bottom eye bolt, and tightened with a clamp.  The dirt fill (thoroughly tamped) leaves only the adjustable eyebolt above ground.     

 

I was much, much younger when we constructed this one -- I'll just let you guess how long it has held up. 

 

Sharon McAllister