4. FOUNDATIONS

5. FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE BLOCKS
Concrete blocks grow brittle with age & crack.
After Seattle’s 1985 quake, FEMA reported more than 50% failure rate for homes with blocks.
Homes fell off the blocks, crushing gas,
sewer, electrical and water lines.
Blocks were driven through the flooring causing structural damage.

6. FOUNDATIONS

7. FOUNDATIONS WOODEN CRIBBING
Wood 2”x6” blocks stacked 16”x16” on top of treated lumber.
This system is expensive.
Banks will not loan with this system.

10. FOUNDATIONS ABS PLASTIC PIER PADS
Lightweight & costs less than treated lumber:
TOGETHER, the Pier Stand & ABS Pad offer superior performance
during earthquakes.
Less labor costs.

14. TIE-DOWN SYSTEMS DUCKBILL ANCHOR. Used in any soil.
Model 88 is 31/2’ long. It does not meet municipal code.
Model 138 is 5’ long.
Both are driven with a hammer.
Both Duckbill Anchors cost more than Cross Drive Anchors.

15. TIE-DOWN SYSTEMS EARTH AUGER.
Easy, fast installation with the available Auger Driver.
Not suitable for rocky soil.
Costs less than Duckbills or
Cross Drive systems.

16. END OF PART ONE
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