RELIABLE ANCHORING FOR CANADIAN WEATHER, FROM COAST TO COAST

How to choose the right anchors for your tempo car shelter

Wherever you are in Canada, from British Columbia to Newfoundland, choosing the right anchors is crucial to ensure the stability, durability, and safety of your Tempo shelter. Whether you're dealing with wind, snow, or shifting ground, proper anchoring makes all the difference.

Use this guide to select the right anchoring system based on your ground surface and local conditions, in line with Tempo’s trusted standards.

Recommended anchors by surface type

Tempo Tip: When using saddle anchors on asphalt, always drive nails in an “X” pattern for optimal strength, especially in freeze/thaw zones.

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Surface type

Asphalt

Concrete or cement (≤ 6 in thick)

Interlocking pavers (paver stone)

Grass, sand, gravel, clay, crushed stone

Recommended anchors

Saddle anchors or permanent anchors

Permanent anchors

Permanent anchors only

Toggle anchors with guy cables (consult if unsure)

Anchor quantity and placement

  • 2 anchors should be installed 12 inches (30 cm) from each end of the shelter
  • Add one anchor every 10 feet (3 meters) along each side
  • Always install anchors symmetrically for balanced support

Additional installation guidelines for all Canadian climates

Securing the Cover Properly

  • Use a strong rope to tie the fabric to the frame. This helps distribute wind pressure evenly.
  • Avoid Velcro, plastic zip ties, or rigid straps — they create tension points and reduce durability.

Wind Straps (for double round shelters)

  • Use 2 straps for shelters up to 25 ft long
  • Use 3 straps for longer shelters
  • Note: Sewn-in Tempo covers already include reinforced interior attachment points.

Guy cables

  • Install 4 guy cables at a 45° angle, 3 ft (1 meter) out from each corner
  • Strongly recommended in windy or exposed regions like the Prairies or Atlantic coast

Side Clearance

  • Maintain a minimum 3 ft (1 m) clearance from fences, buildings, or other structures on each side of your shelter

What not to do: avoid improvised anchoring

Never use concrete blocks, sandbags, or loose weights.

These might seem practical, but they provide no real holding power and put your shelter, vehicle, and safety at risk especially during Canadian storms or freeze-thaw cycles. Using concrete blocks will automatically void the warranty.

Always use the certified anchoring systems recommended by Tempo.