The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 May 1977 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 4,1977

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Tie down your mobile home

WEST LAFAYETTE — The wind blows across the Kansas plains and hurricanes kick up a fuss in Florida. Hoosiers have some windy weather, too. In fact, wind velocity can reach as high as 90 miles per hour. And that can mean real trouble for mobile homes. Ella Jo Mood, extension housing specialist at Purdue University, points out that high winds can toss mobile homes around, causing great damage. But several things can protect the mobile home, she adds. For example, the home can be positioned so less surface is exposed to the wind, with the narrow end facing the prevailing wind. “A 12-by 60-foot mobile home positioned correctly presents only 20 per cent as much wall area to the prevailing winds as it would if the long side were facing the wind," she says. “But." she cautions, “proper positioning is not enough to protect mobile homes from wind damage; therefore, plan windbreaks around your home. Natural barriers, such as trees, provide excellent windbreaks,” she says. “The protection of trees

far outweighs the danger of falling tree limbs." Two or more rows of trees are more effective than a single row, she adds. Windbreaks of 80 per cent density are generally effective. Trees 30 feet high are most effective. In addition, Mrs. Mood emphasizes that tiedowns are the most effective safeguard against wind damage. “Tiedown systems are easy to install on existing units.” she says. “And if you’re buying a new mobile home, buy one that has built-in tiedown

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straps." “Two types of ties are needed,” she says. “The over-the-top tie keeps the unit from overturning, and the frame tie keeps the mobile home on the support blocks. Installing only one type of tiedown is insufficient for 10-, 12-, and 14-foot wide homes.” * ‘The over-the-top tie is secured to an anchor on each side of the mobile home,” Mrs. Mood says." adding that frame ties connect the steel support beam and the anchors. “The ties are made of wire

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rope or rust-resistant steel strap,” Mrs. Mood says. “The ties actually tie the mobile home and its steel frame to anchors embedded in the ground. The cable or strap is secured to the anchor with a yoke-type fastener and tensioning device, or with clamps and turnbuckles.” Commercially available ties of galvanized steel strapping with a minimum breaking strength of more than 4,750 pounds or galvanized steel cable with a< breaking strength of more than " 4.800 pounds are acceptable, she adds. Where should the ties be located? The specialist suggests putting over-the-top ties within

two feet of each end of the mobile home. Others are needed at stud locations in between. Commercially available adapters or wooden blocks should be used with over-the-top tiedowns to prevent sharp bends

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in the ties or cuts in the unit, she continues. The specialist stresses that all mobile home owners should install tiedown systems. If your neighbor doesn’t have his home anchored, it could blow into your home, causing severe damage!