Question: My bank says I need to have a permanent foundation to qualify for financing. Does your system qualify?
Answer: The Permanent Foundations™ system, with site specific engineering, is accepted as a permanent foundation for all types of financing.
Question: Will there be concrete poured on site?
Answer: No, all concrete components of the FoundationWorks system are precast and delivered to the site fully cured, and at full strength. Complete curing before applying any load eliminates the initial cracking problems that are common when site-poured concrete is used for Factory Built home foundations.
Question: How many support columns will I need?
Answer: The standard doublewide Factory Built Home requires only 12 of the Primary Support Columns and a standard triplewide would require 18. The actual size and specifications of your home will determine the exact number of support columns you will need.
Question: If I use your system, will my doublewide home still need tie downs?
Answer: In Wind Zone I, the combined lateral force capabilities of all support columns and the weight of your home, are sufficient to achieve the "tie down" effect required for these winds. Additionally, the traditional tie-downs are highly directional, whereas the FoundationWorks system effectively opposes high wind from any direction. So, this unique design of the system allows for performance in the vast majority of all geographic areas without any cumbersome tie-down straps, or anchors. In Wind Zones II and III, additional tie downs will be required. Local laws & regulations take precedence.
Question: I live in California. How does your system perform in earthquakes?
Answer: Through "base isolation technology, the FoundationWorks System meets the toughest earthquake building requirements in the U.S. It is certified by the State of California as an earthquake foundation, for use in all earthquake zones, including the most rigorous Seismic Zone 4.
Question: What about Frost Depth or Frost Heave?
Answer: The FoundationWorks system has been engineered to work in frost depths up to 40 inches. Feel free to contact us directly if your situation calls for anything over 40 inches.
Question: How does this system compare to the cost of a concrete slab or runners?
Answer: For a new doublewide home a homebuyer can save between 30% - 45%, compared with other permanent foundations such as those based on poured concrete slabs and stem walls. Additionally, the FoundationWorks system is specifically engineered for your factory built home.
