Calculating wind load/tipping risk

[Cinnamon Roll]

So essentially like using the deck blocks that can be attached to the legs directly, instead of blocks it just sits on?

Yes. We figured that encasing the legs in concrete would keep the weight attached securely no matter what kind of crazy wind we had.

 

[Mouthpear]

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Normally the anchors with cables go from the corners of a structure out at an angle a ways, much like tent stakes. This doesn't work because of the driveway. What the other person was suggesting and my husband had been considering was a small anchor or two directly beneath the coop. My husband was thinking the center underneath, I believe the other person said the edge which probably would he hard to implement due to the fence line. The small anchor below won't do a lot but it might do something. But it's also the chickens' main hangout shelter from the rain and I'd rather not do that if it can be avoided.

Was my illustration of any help?

 

[lothalvalleyfarm]

Was my illustration of any help?

Yes

 

[Mouthpear]

Yes

How did it go?

 

[lothalvalleyfarm]

How did it go?

So far so good. We used a few RV anchors rated for 1000lbs with wire rated for 6k lbs of force and some turn buckles.

Mostly I just have to hope the chickens don't excavate too much around the cement blocks and cause issues lol. Thinking I'm going to fill with soil and throw down hardware cloth to prevent then scratching and digging.

 

[Mouthpear]

So far so good. We used a few RV anchors rated for 1000lbs with wire rated for 6k lbs of force and some turn buckles.

Mostly I just have to hope the chickens don't excavate too much around the cement blocks and cause issues lol. Thinking I'm going to fill with soil and throw down hardware cloth to prevent then scratching and digging.

TY for the update. Pictures?


Hardware cloth is good but it can rust away. Alternatively you can use white crushed rock or use clay dirt.

With the rock use some MASTER MARK Master Gardener PLUS Landscape Coiled Edging ( I like this one because you can use the top as irrigation tubbing, also great for making a misting system to keep the ladies cool) and make a border around the posts. Fill and pack with the rock. My chicken used to love laying out on the rocks.

The clay dirt will usually pack tight and become like rock. Tho, depending on where you get it, you may have to add something to make it good and hard.