Anchor Guide

Anchors on the groundAnchors on the ground

Anchor Quick Guide

Find out which anchors are best for your shelter and location.

Correct anchoring of your shelter is critical for overall performance and protection. Choose the best anchor for your shelter installation. 


ShelterLogic recommends one anchor per leg to attain optimal performance.

3 Easy Steps

TO ANCHORS

1

Identify the soil condition or substrate.

2

Confirm type of shelter and the number of legs.

3

Select your anchor – refer to the guide on this page for anchor selection.

Step 1

Identify the soil condition or substrate

packed soilpacked soil
gravelgravel
glayglay
sandsand
asphaltasphalt
concreteconcrete
woodwood
Step 2

Confirm which type of shelter you have

Identify your shelter type.

Shelter type 1Shelter type 1
shelter type 2shelter type 2
shelter type 3shelter type 3

Sheds, Garages, Greenhouses, Storage Shelters

OR

shelter-type 4shelter-type 4
shelter type-5shelter type-5
shelter type 6shelter type 6

Canopies, Pop-ups

COUNT THE LEGS ON YOUR MODEL

Counting the legs will determine how many anchors are recommended.

ShelterLogic shelters, canopies and garages come with a basic “install” end rib anchor kit to secure and square-up the frame during installation. In most situations, additional anchors are recommended. ShelterLogic suggests one anchor per leg.

shelter anchoringshelter anchoring

SHELTER ANCHORING

canopy anchoringcanopy anchoring

CANOPY ANCHORING

pop-up canopy anchoringpop-up canopy anchoring

POP-UP CANOPY ANCHORING

Supplied End Rib Anchors are used on corners for initial installation. Additional Middle Rib Anchors required on remaining legs for secure installation. 

Step 3

Select your anchor

SHEDS, GARAGES, GREENHOUSES, STORAGE SHELTERS
CANOPIES, POP-UP CANOPIES
Soil/Substrate
Packed Soil
Sand
Gravel
Clay
Asphalt
Concrete
Wood
EasyHook™
Packed Soil:
X
Sand:
X
Gravel:
X
Glay:
X
Asphalt:
X
Drill hole in asphalt
Concrete:
-
Wood:
-
Ratchet Tite™
Packed Soil:
X
Sand:
X
Gravel:
X
Glay:
X
Asphalt:
X
Drill hole in asphalt
Concrete:
-
Wood:
-
ShelterAuger™
Packed Soil:
X
Sand:
X
Gravel:
-
Glay:
X
Asphalt:
-
Concrete:
X
Embed in wet concrete
Wood:
-
Concrete Anchors
Packed Soil:
-
Sand:
-
Gravel:
-
Glay:
-
Asphalt:
-
Concrete:
-
Wood:
-
Bolts
Packed Soil:
-
Sand:
-
Gravel:
-
Glay:
-
Asphalt:
-
Concrete:
-
Wood:
X
ShelterAuger™
Packed Soil:
X
Sand:
X
Gravel:
-
Glay:
X
Asphalt:
-
Concrete:
X
Embed in wet concrete
Wood:
-
Stake Anchors
Packed Soil:
X
Sand:
-
Gravel:
-
Glay:
X
Asphalt:
X
Concrete:
-
Wood:
-
Pop-Up Canopy Anchor Bag
Packed Soil:
X
Sand:
X
Gravel:
X
Glay:
X
Asphalt:
X
Concrete:
X
Wood:
X

Ready to Purchase Your Anchors?

EasyHook™ Drive Anchor™EasyHook™ Drive Anchor™

EasyHook™ Drive Anchor™

Quick, secure anchoring in all soil conditions. Better in clay, hard packed or rocky soil.
Permanent.

Permanent.

Ratchet-Tite EasyHook™Ratchet-Tite EasyHook™

Ratchet-Tite EasyHook™

Best option for any soil condition. Allows for easy periodic tension maintenance using the RatchetTite ratchets. Better in clay, hard packed or rocky soil. 

Permanent.

ShelterAuger™ShelterAuger™

ShelterAuger™

Most versatile, quick and secure solution for clay, unpacked soil and wet concrete. Permanent or reusable. 

Concrete Anchor & Lag BoltsConcrete Anchor & Lag Bolts

Concrete Anchor & Lag Bolts

For permanent placement on: 


  1. Cement pad, Pony wall

  2. Wood deck

Permanent.
Available at hardware stores. 

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Stake AnchorsStake Anchors

Stake Anchors

Provides secure tie-downs for canopies & pop ups. Ideal for most ground conditions–hard packed soil, gravel or clay conditions.

Permanent or reusable.

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Pop-Up Canopy Anchor BagPop-Up Canopy Anchor Bag

Pop-Up Canopy Anchor Bag

Best option for temporary anchoring of pop-up canopies on hard or soft surfaces.

Pop-Up Weight PlatesPop-Up Weight Plates

Pop-Up Weight Plates

When canopy stakes are not an option, canopy weights hold down canopy legs and feet for a sturdy and reliable solution anywhere.

Need Further Assistance?

Please refer to your shelter manual for more specific anchoring details. Questions? Call a ShelterLogic solutions expert.