How to anchor a Lifetime shed.

[@amannex100]

This video was just what I needed! I have the 8x16 Lifetime shed and had it almost blow away on me twice with 2 atvs in inside. I also was able to snake the wire all the way through the rain channels with only loosening the center metal bracket that holds the 2 rain channels. It helped a lot, since the brackets are metal so no worry about stripping the screws in the plastic roof! Oh, I also must have snugged it down to my wood platform a bit too tightly. First 90 degree day and I saw the front left side was bowing a bit. So don't be like me, it does not have to be super tight just secure. Thanks again for the video!

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I'm so happy to hear that this has worked out well for you. That really gives me hope that my video are getting out there and helping others. Thank you so much .

[@user-dj3ps5ok8l]

Thanks for the video; saved me a ton of headaches😅

[@RodneyKeener-q4m]

I’m gonna copy your plan. Thanks a bunch for spending the time to explain this. Great great help. Question please, is it necessary to put turn buckles on both sides? I think now maybe so if the cable doesn’t slide tight to fit.

[@mixflip]

If the wind catches the ends of the eves of the roof wouldn't that be the actual weak point of the roof? Those screws in the roof panels might rip right out under heavy winds but your trusses will stay with the cables.

[@Affholtj]

This genius!

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback and I hope this is helpful to you.

[@drcoffee5588]

I did something similar on my plastic shed. I considered the weak point of the eye bolt is the wood over time rotting. I went horizontal into the base so it wont pull out in a few years. Dont forget to anchor the base to the ground. Winds can lift the whole structure with no problem.

[@newsview7844]

Based on your experience do you think the connections could instead be guy wires anchored at some point in the ground a couple feet away? (My shed is going on a small concrete patio that I’d rather not drill into if I can help it.)

[@edgararcega3046]

Dis you record when you built the foundation?

[@1999JAMES.]

It looks like a very good idea, lightning rods might help

[@ivozanette7010]

It depends where you live. Here in Toronto, Canada there are no hurricanes or heavy winds to worry about

[@jaygobolos9302]

brilliant.

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

Thank you

[@jont718]

To save money, Is it possible to just run the cable directly thru the lag screw eye and avoid having to buy the crosby clips?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I don't see why you couldn't do it. I just used them so I could control the tightness of the cable easily.

[@jont718]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera ok right the turn buckle is good for that , do you recall what size turn buckle you use ? I didn’t see it listed on your Amazon links .

[@newsview7844]

Thanks for the video! It’s been three years. How did your shed hold up to the wind? Question for you: Spouse and I are building a shed over a freshly laid concrete patio but the shed is only a temporary structure to house items in our basement while we undergo foundation repairs. As a result, we won’t have the plywood under the shed to attach eye bolts. In addition, I’d rather not drill permaent anchors through the Lifetime shed floor into the concrete since it’s not a permanent install. However, we still have to secure it somehow against tipping in the wind. Can you comment on whether a variation on this would be possible as a means to connect up to *guy wires* attached to ground anchors a couple feet away?

[@cayrick]

Curious! Wouldn't it be just as easy to secure the base of the shed to the floor? My shed just arrived and is not installed yet but came across your video presentation.

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I absolutely bolted it down to the base. On e you get it in place and set up y'all understand why I did it. Even when it's bolted down it flexes. We have high wind storms on a regular basis here in middle Tennessee and I just felt like it needed a little extra. My neighbors have lost trees since I put this shed up and it's still Rick solid.

[@shannontouhy]

If u live in tornado or hurricane country, do this method. Go the extra step. Good stuff. But if your in a normal area like me, I'm in the Windy City Chi town where it's windy but almost never ever gets a tornado. Not in the last 100 something years thanks to Lake Michigan Then u might be able to do one or the other. Butbthe security of the "floor" your bolting too is everything. There isn't an industry standard floor for shed. If it's a concrete slab, I'd recommend ¼"x 3" long tap cons with washers if that's the route u go

[@jimhenry5072]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera Thank you for sharing, I will be doing the cable method to secure the shed from our Texas winds and tornados. Curious what you used to bolt the base down with and where you did it? I have a wooden foundation like you and just completed the build and while the shed is still empty I can easily slide it around on the foundation. Thanks.

[@SammyFowler-vo6nr]

What were the measurements for your base? I am wanting to use your method for attaching the eye bolts and cable. I noticed you had your plywood and 4 X 4 out the wall of your shed.

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I went a ft wider then the shed dimensions both ways so it gave me 6 inches all the way around to mount the eyes and steel cable

[@SammyFowler-vo6nr]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera The shed I am purchasing is 8’ X 7.5’. The instructions are telling me to make the foundation 93 3/4" x 88 3/16" to the outside corners. If I add 1 ft to these measurements on both sides it comes out to 105 3/4” X 100 3/16”, with the plywood measuring 4’X8’, 2 sheets would be 96” X 172”. Where did you splice your plywood(base) to get the 1 ‘ outside on all sides?

[@yveegrey8312]

Hi! would it be easier to run wires through on installation?? or after everything is done?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

If I was to do it I would probably do it the same way, after installation. The shed has to be moved around and manipulated when it comes time to put the roof panels on, so I wouldn't want to wires getting in the way if that makes any sense.

[@brandonsells865]

How long did it take?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I could of had it done in a day but I started afternoon the first day and finished it up the next morning. Taken my time to make sure everything was right.

[@cavey1955]

What holds the 4×4s down

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I used rebar drilled through cross ways and used 2 bags of cement on each one.

[@gr1zzly724]

Did you run the wire through all 4 roof beams?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I just did two of them. I feel like it is plenty enough.

[@gr1zzly724]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera that’s what I thought too but wanted to be sure, thanks and the video is super helpful

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

No problem. Believe me when I say if the video helped one person it was more then worth it to me. Thank you

[@gr1zzly724]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera any idea on how many feet of wire you used?

[@jonathanwhitcomb6484]

You saddled a dead horse with the saddle clamp. the working end or the non U is designed to be on the side before it gets turned to the dead end. Otherwise you crush the good side of the cable and it wont last as long or will fail sooner. For this application probably not too big of a deal but one to watch out for if your really cranking those clamps down.

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I appreciate the feedback, I'll keep this in mind if I have to do it again. Thank you for stopping by.

[@eduardojose8384]

How much cable did you actually used? I think I have this same shed 8x10 ft. and the height alone is 8ft plus 6ft for each roof beam so that comes to a total of 28ft for each. And you mentioned you used a 50ft roll?

[@Swiftrunjrt]

Hi Great video👍🏻 Just curious about one thing. Now that you’ve had this shed for a while any problems with water leaks? I’m putting this Lifetime shed up this weekend. Currently working on the base Thanks B

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

Not one issue so far. Had multiple severe storms rip through and this shed has taken all of them like a champ.

[@Swiftrunjrt]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera Thanks! Good to know I love how you secured the shed👌🏼

[@robtriplett1671]

Great idea. Going to do this to mine too. Do you have a link for the turnbuckle?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

Thank you for stopping by, I figured there are alot of people looking to do something like this. Heres the link to the ones I used. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I19DNG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000I19DNG&linkCode=as2&tag=boredguywitha-20&linkId=c4d456e238d39ec2843a3c71a8aae215

[@robtriplett1671]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera Thank you. That connects to the quicklink. Is there one for the turnbuckle?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

@@robtriplett1671 sorry I read that wrong. I ordered these. Mine came in a pack but here's the link to get the idea. amzn.to/2VXsm4R

[@robtriplett1671]

@@BoredGuyWithACamera Awesome. Thank you. This is a great design and idea. Needing it in the Florida panhandle with hurricanes. Do you need the turnbuckle on both ends or just one?

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

@@robtriplett1671 I used them on both side ,so I was not putting tension on just one side. My idea was to equally put tension on both side prevent any unnecessary stress on the side walls.

[@UTUBE-MONITOR]

Good work! Certainly will help on a storm. I thought you said in an assembly video comment you had 2×6 under the ply. The screw in eye is strong yes but I think a point of future weakness as water gets in there and rots out wood. It's a potential weak link. Hard to get a nut/ washer behind it...just thinking aloud. The deeper screwed in hardware the better if that's the case. Perhaps bore in with 2 heavy, long treated screws with a boat type u shackle. This extra effort may be justified after all the work to get there. Just an opinion.

[@UTUBE-MONITOR]

Ps when I say long I mean like 4" + lag wood hex head galvanised

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

I appreciate the feedback, I appreciate it.

[@andrewarnst9673]

Oh yeah forgot to say won't the steel cables rot there in the rain channel they will rust like crazy and stain your plastic exterior of your shed you would be better using plastic coated steel cable I think

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

They have some type of coating on them

[@andrewarnst9673]

You'll never make this shed really stable the walls are weak the base of the walls are just slotted into the floor the door frame is a flimsy design and the roof is screwed on with 30mmx5 mm pan head screws into plastic this can not take long term windy weather I no I have one myself a15x8 this is the second time i have erected it after losing it in the field behind me with a 54mile and hour wind this time erecting it I studded the walls in 4x2 anchored to floor and bracketed the steel trusses onto the stud wall all the shed was glued at the joints with tiger sealand screwed same with the roof and all the plastic walls were screwed and capped from the outside to the stud wall to stop plastic walls from rattling in the last two days we've had 50miles an hour winds and over at the minute the sheds still standing but there's nothing really more I can do to make it stronger

[@BoredGuyWithACamera]

If your going to do all that, why not just build a real shed? I guess I'm just a really lucky guy that we have not had a problem in the last few years

[@andrewarnst9673]

I probably would have built a real shed but my wife bought this shed because she thought it was pretty and the reason I put it up again and went to all this extra trouble it cost her just under three thousand pounds

[@javi5.096]

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