What Are Tie Downs?

A modular building sets on a foundation. If the building is not securely fastened down to the earth in some manner it can be blown off the foundation in high wind situations.
There are studies of modular homes and commercial modular buildings that had tie downs, setting next to those that did not have tie downs. The buildings with tie downs survived high winds and extreme weather with little or no damage while buildings with no tie downs were sometimes a pile of rubble.

There are several types of tie downs based on the ground soil conditions and the type of foundation you are using.

No matter how large or small your modular building is we recommend tie downs. In most states they are required as a part of the foundation engineering. When you get a modular building installed from a reputable dealer or manufacturer they will always include a foundation design stamped by a professional engineer for your location and use.

Site built and modular buildings have faced total demolition during tornado or hurricane weather, but tie downs are a great way to keep your modular building more secure and safer when on the periphery of a storm.


For more information contact our team at Modular Solutions, Ltd
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How Can I Make My Mobile Office Safer (5) Tips

Sometimes when a mobile office is used in a rural area or even in the city in a high crime area your contents can be vulnerable. If you are using a mobile office as a temporary space solution the mobile office will be constructed out of "industry-standard" common cost effective materials. This means that the doors are basic entry level, the windows are simple glass. If you find you want to have a secured mobile office here are a few tips you can use to upgrade the safety and security in your mobile office. One reason for considering any of these options is that not only will your site be safer, but you might get a break on your insurance costs.

1. Add Latch guards over the striker plate, Latch guards discourage entry into your mobile office with a crow bar.
2. Add security bars over the windows. Security bars can have a safety latch so if there were a fire you can use the windows as an egress still. Window bars can be decorative and ornamental or just functional. They even make one with a screen to help prevent someone throwing a rock through the window and breaking the glass. If there is a little more budget you can even consider a rolling shutter that locks down tight at night.
3. If you are ordering a NEW mobile office customized consider upgrading the exterior doors to a "heavier" gauge steel, and better quality lock sets.
4. If you have a storefront door, consider a customized iron gate that can be left open during the day, & locked up at night.
5. Install a security system. Many companies out there are offering FREE installation if you use their monitoring system.

For more tips on how to have a safer mobile office contact our team at
Modular Solutions, Ltd
Mailing Address: P O Box 15507-Phoenix, AZ 85060
Phone: 800-441-8577 x 1
Email: information@mod-sol.com
website: www.modularsolutionsltd.com


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