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- Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:53 pm
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: different kind of permant foundation
- Replies: 7
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Re: different kind of permant foundation
I think this foundation much better than anything I looked at so far. I do think down the road it will make this home a much better buy. Sure all foundations can settle over time, but I'll bet this type holds up much better. Foundation Works system is earthquake approved, but I'd rather be in a hous...
- Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:13 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: different kind of permant foundation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4692
Re: different kind of permant foundation
I did look at their system and talked to them about it. I think it's fine but having a concrete foundation and with( 8' I-beams) suporting the frame seems to be about as stromg as it can get. The price is the same with no need to ever re-adjust piers. No wood involved, dry under the home, good acess...
- Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:33 am
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: different kind of permant foundation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4692
different kind of permant foundation
Hi, We are plan on putting our M-18 Silvercrest ( 40x60 ) on a structual stem wall,around the entire outside and center, using engineered steel beams to surport the frame. The advantages seem to be never a need to re-adjust piers ( no piers used), price is the same and the our steel beams extend out...
- Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:11 pm
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Silvercrest or Palm Harbor
- Replies: 1
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Silvercrest or Palm Harbor
I need some help on this. We have a lot in Sonora CA. that is almost ready to place a manufactured home on. Septic, water, power, driveway and pad. We will use Foundationworks pier system. This will be our retirement home and want a top of the line home. We were sure about our choice of the Silvercr...