TL;DR
A ground anchor is a screw-in auger, driven stake, or concrete deadman connected by cable or strap to a shed, carport, or mobile structure to keep wind from sliding or overturning it. Auger-style anchors twist 30 to 48 inches into soil and are rated by pull-out capacity, which varies with soil type; sandy ground needs longer or multiple anchors.
What it means
A ground anchor is a screw-in auger, driven stake, or concrete deadman connected by cable or strap to a shed, carport, or mobile structure to keep wind from sliding or overturning it. Auger-style anchors twist 30 to 48 inches into soil and are rated by pull-out capacity, which varies with soil type; sandy ground needs longer or multiple anchors. Many jurisdictions and shed manufacturers require a four-corner kit in high-wind zones, and insurers may ask for proof after a storm claim.
Where it sits in the glossary
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