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Special Inspection Report Service & Custom Design Service
We can show you how to install the foundation yourself
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A custom design will ensure that your foundation system is constructed and installed in accordance with codes and standards. Similar to your building blueprints, our extensive 50 page PWF design manuals will ensure that your foundation is constructed correctly. After all... it is the supporting base for the entire house.

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Many panel foundations installed are not to codes.
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Custom Design Service
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Permanent Wood Foundation Installation Classes
Learn how to install a pwf in one day.
Design for home owners and builders that wants to install the foundation themself.
Six classes per year, (8 hour class)
Location: Flint, Michigan
Cost per person $400.00 ask about the free design service
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Have your wood foundation custom design today.
It's easy to install and can save you money.
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Note: Panel foundations can be site built or made in a shop. When made so it cover up items that need inspection by the Building Inspector. Third Party Inspection may be required. (inspect for grade stamps, treatment stamps, stud spacing, insulation, nailing, dip of saw cuts, plywood requirments are some of the item that a third party inspection will note.

All Panel Wood Foundations must be designed and installed in accordance with:
All current Building Codes Standards

While wood foundations are easy to build, this is only true if one is building from an accurate well designed plan. When such a plan is incorrect, or if something is left out of the plan or absent, or if a design is made using a guide manual (these are not design manuals); major mistakes can be made during the construction process. These errors cause problems for the owner, builder, and the building department.

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