I have been asked to secure and rustproof a metal Giraffe arriving tomorrow. All I have is a picture of it and shipping company said weight was 300 lbs to 450 lbs. A crew will need to put in place. My job is keeping it upright and spraying it with a clear spray to prevent rust. So here is the Giraffe and supplies I bought. I also have heavier rope and guying material in stock. It is going in a part of yard that is mostly level but renovated in recent years. Ground may be soft. Not sure if I should put pavers under feet due to logistics of lifting that much weight. I am thinking sinking in the ground a little may provide some stability. Maybe make some concrete shoes for more stability if that happens? The tent stacks with rope and guying wire could keep it upright until I get the feet secure. I was thinking the auger type stakes connected the the metal cable wrapped around feet or ankles. I would prefer not have cables you could trip over.
Ideas and recommendations welcome!
Ideas and recommendations welcome!