Solid Footings, For New Or Existing Pole-Type Buildings

Solid Footings For New Or Existing Pole-Type Buildings BUILDINGS Accessories Steve Beach with Strong Way Systems in Varna Ill recently sent FARM SHOW photos of a couple new steel post products they’ve developed for pole buildings – one for new construction and the other for permanent post repair “A building’s foundation should outlast the building These two products give your building a foundation that’s made of concrete and steel ” says Beach The company’s Strong Way Sleeve is designed to reinforce existing wood posts that have decayed at ground level and below Made of galvanized steel the 6-ft long 3-sided sleeve includes built-in uplift anchors to increase the building’s stability “The sleeve installs quickly Most jobs can be completed in a single day with little or no excavation required ” says Beach “The sleeve is made of 10-ga galvanized steel so it’ll never decay twist or warp ” The sleeve is hydraulically driven 3 to 4 ft into the ground with specialized equipment and what’s left above ground is bolted to the post A metal bracket holds the sleeve tight against the post as it’s driven down For new construction the company’s Strong Way Column consists of a galvanized steel frame that’s backfilled with concrete “The Strong Way Column offers up to 18 in of height adjustability It comes with a built-in grade board bracket and center line indicator ” says Beach “It’s invulnerable to rot decay and insect damage The stability and strength of the steel means it won’t expand and contract due to freezing and thawing so the building’s foundation will never twist or warp ” Each Strong Way Column comes pre-assembled and with pre-drilled holes that make for simple attachment “The steel column is much lighter than wood posts which makes it easier to lift and also reduces the need for heavy machinery to assist in transportation and installation ” says Beach “Each post can be adjusted without difficulty and with precision while upright which eliminates the need to correct post lengths on site ”     Beach says the cost for the Strong Way Sleeve ranges from $225 to $275 per post including installation depending on the size of the post The Strong Way Column is available through the company or one of their authorized dealers for less than $100 each Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Steve Beach Strong Way Systems 986 Wildwood Road Varna Ill 61375 ph 877 238-3735 or 815 780-0206; sales@strongwaysystems com; www strongwaysystems com

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