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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. We can design the wood foundation for you so it will be easy and fast to install. Call Roscoe to go over what information we need from you to complete the design, and use the easy pay button below for fast and easy service.

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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.

Troubleshooting

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Many panel foundations installed are not to codes.
Call us for inspection information.

Custom Design Service
Complete design service and installation training.
A custom design will ensure that your foundation system is constructed and installed in accordance with codes and standards. (810) 955-4305.

• PWF Design Maunals

Certificates and Checklists

• Plan Analysis Checklist
• Certificate of Installation
• Certificate of Design
• Inspection Report
• Attention Tags
• Troubleshooting Checklist
• Third Party Inspection
• Glossary for Treated Wood

Facts about PWFs

• Model Building Codes
• Federal Agencies
• Lending & Mortgage Insurance Institutions
• Warranty & Fire Insurance Institutions
• Material Specifications
• Preservative Treatment
• Fasteners
• Termite Protection

Featured Foundations

Foundation Designed by PWF, Inc.

APA, the Southern Pine Council and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory Advanced Housing Research Center have partnered together on the building of a 2,200 square foot demonstration home on the grounds of the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin.

Image Courtesy of APA

APA Build a Better Home

Image Courtesy of PWF Inc.

Pictures of PWF Office Building

• Custom Design Service by PWF Inc.
• Basement Installed by Owner
• Wood Basement Pictures
• Better Home Updates
• PWF Pictures

PWF Building Technology

Building Officials
University of Minnesota
Program Development and Management
University College
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0139

• START HERE

Slide Shows

• PWF Show #1
• PWF Show #2
• PWF Show #3
• PWF Show #4
• PWF Show #5
• PWF Show #6

PWF Design Movies

• Dial-up 56k Movie PWF Design-1
• Dial-up 56k Movie PWF Design-2

Why Install a PWF

• Added Living Space
• Comfort
• Design Flexibility
• Ease of finishing
• Ease of remodeling
• Energy savings

PWF Builders and Installers Workshops

• Workshop Information

CCA Treatment FDN

• Questions & Answers
• Consumer Safety Information Sheet
• Treated Wood Specification
• CCA Preservatives
• CCA Canada

Advance PWF Home Inspection

• Home Inspection Checklist
• History of the PWF

Expert Advice

• How to build a Sump Crock
• Window Framing
• Installing a PWF Wall
• Beam Pocket and Pad
• Inside Corner

PDF Flies

• A Builder's Checklist
• The Builder's Drawings
• Nailing Checklist
• Design Drawings used for Design

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.
One class per month, Last Saturday each month (8 hour class)
Location: Flint, Michigan
Cost per person $200.00
E mail us for more information at help@pwfs.com or call 810 955-4305

Online Store

Help Desk 810 955-4305

For more information:

www.woodbasement.com

www.woodfoundation.com

www.permanentwoodfoundation.com

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.

pwfs.com a service of Permanent Wood Foundation System (PWF), supported by Southern Pine lumber users affiliated with the training and installation of wood foundations.
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