Basement waterproofing and crawl space repair in OR

Terra Firma Foundation Systems Provides Free Training

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:33:24 -0500

Wilsonville, OR – On Thursday, February 16^thTerra Firma Foundation Systems is providing a free presentation on helical foundation systems, helical soil nails and push piers.

The event is aimed at Engineers and Design Professionals who would like to obtain Professional Development Hours while expanding their knowledge on foundation systems.

This course will include an introduction to: helical foundation systems, helical soil nails, push pier systems, typical applications, design considerations, capacity calculations, verification of capacity, load testing and more!

This event will be held from 8:30am - 2:30pm at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville, OR.

TerraFirma Foundation Systems is an Oregon-owned foundation repair company providing Foundation Systems, Basement Waterproofing and Crawl Space waterproofing products to homes and businesses. They install sump pumps in Washington and Oregon.

To register for “An Introduction to Helical Foundation Systems, Helical Soil Nails and Push Piers” visit the event online.

TerraFirma Foundation Systems Receives Awards at International Convention

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:57:40 -0400

Roseburg, OR – TerraFirma Foundation Systems was recently honored at a meeting of over 600 guests from all over the United States and Canada at this year’s Team Basement Systems Convention. The annual convention is held each year between Seymour, Connecticut, (where the Basement Systems headquarters is located) and Hartford, Connecticut, and brings together dealerships of the international network for classes, seminars, training, parties and networking.

This year TerraFirma Foundation Systems received 4 awards at the International Convention. TerraFirma Foundation Systems was ranked the 5th Foundation Supportworks Dealer. They were also named the 2nd Foundation Supportworks SmartJack Dealer as well as the 5th Foundation Supportworks Dealer. Lastly they were named one of the Top 50 Basement Systems Dealers in the United States and Canada.

The convention featured guest speakers Krish Duhnam (of the Zig Ziglar corporation), and the “Pit bull of Personal Development” Larry Winget. A sports-themed party at the Connecticut Convention Center ended the convention week with music, food and performances by the Harlem Wizards and the New England Patriots Cheerleaders.

TerraFirma Foundation Systems is a certified Basement Systems dealer specializing in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and foundation underpinning in Salem, OR and nearby areas. TerraFirma Foundation Systems services homes in both Oregon and Washington.

Basement Systems is an international network of basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and basement finishing contractors. Larry Janesky's Basement Systems has been helping homeowners increase their usable living space for over 20 years across the United States, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. They have 27 patented basement and crawl space products, designed to help homeowners get more out of their basements and increase their home's value.

Oregon Foundation Experts Host Helical Systems Class At American General Contractors University

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:57:56 -0500

Roseburg, OR – TerraFirma Foundation Repair is a local foundation company whose experts are constantly involving themselves in the community. On February 16, 2011, Commercial Project Manager, Dan Holborow, will be co-hosting an introductory class about helical foundation systems. The class is being held at the American General Contractors University (AGC) from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Though free for AGC members, there is a $25 fee for non-members to attend the class. This introductory helical class has a focus on technology, is level 101 and worth 1 hour CEUs.

Attendees will learn about helical piers, tiebacks, typical applications, load testing, determining capacity, and understanding code standards. All project engineers/managers, estimators, and purchasing managers of general contractors are encouraged to attend.

About the Presenters:

Dan Holborow is a certified basement and foundation repair expert. He has received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Oregon State University with an emphasis in construction engineering management. In addition, he has furthered his education with certifications in construction materials testing and inspection through the American Concrete Institute and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Holborow is also active in the Jackson County and Umpqua Valley Home Builder’s associations, and serves on the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Budget Committee.

Jeff Kortan, P.E., director of engineering at the internationally renowned Foundation Supportworks network, has an extensive educational background having received his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from South Dakota State University in 1993 and his Master of Science degree in engineering in 1995. He's a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI).

About TerraFirma:

Contact TerraFirma Foundation repair for more information about this and other foundation courses. In addition, they are the cracked foundation expert in Oregon that specializes in helical piers, wall anchors and crawl space jacks. Contact them today for cracked foundation in Portland, OR.

Visit here to sign up for class.

Foundation Contractor in Oregon Hosts Free PDH Course on Helical Foundation Systems

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:04:38 -0500

Roseburg, OR - All design professionals are being encouraged to attend a free 5-hour Professional Development Hours (PDH) course being held February 8-9, 2011 and covers topics about helical foundation systems, including: helical soil, nails, and push piers. All attendees must be registered before February 1, 2011.

The class is being held on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Oregon Columbia Chapter Associated General Contractors at 9450 SW Commerce Circle in Wilsonville, OR. The Wednesday class is being held from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center at 66 East 6th Avenue in Eugene, OR. Though different days, the course material will be the same. Both days also include a free lunch.

Each 5-hour class investigates: helical foundation systems, helical soil nails, push pier systems, typical applications, design considerations, capacity calculations, verification of capacity, and load testing.

Participation in this course is considered as a total savings of $500 per attendee. The course identification is: ICC-ES AC358.

Jeff Kortan, P.E. the director of engineering at the internationally renowned Foundation Supportworks network, will be presenting both days.

About TerraFirma Foundation Repair:
Contact TerraFirma Foundation repair for more information about this and other foundation courses. In addition, they are the foundation expert in Oregon that specializes in helical piers, wall anchors and crawl space jacks. Contact them today for foundation repair in Clark, OR.

About the Class Presenter:
Jeff Kortan, P.E. the director of engineering at the internationally renowned Foundation Supportworks network, will be presenting both days. As a geotechnical engineer, Kortan performs product designs, product verification testing, preliminary design applications, project consulting, installation, sales, marketing training, and education-based material development and presenting.

Kortan has an extensive educational background having received his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from South Dakota State University in 1993 and his Master of Science degree in engineering in 1995. Almost immediately thereafter, Kortan began his professional career working for seven years as a consulting geotechnical engineer, four years working at Terracon, and maintains working as the director of engineering at FSI ever since 2008.

He's a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI).

Kortan has a wife and three sons and is the President of the Board of Directors for the Ollie Webb Center, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Wet Basements in Oregon After Record Breaking Rains and One Fell Swoop of a Tornado

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:58:58 -0500

Roseburg, OR - Locals saw impeding rain in the past weeks and an unexpected tornado that not only brought rain, but an influx of serious damage leaving at least four families temporarily without a home-- amidst the bizarre weather, Terrafirma Foundation Repair is helping many homeowners transform their wet basements back into a dry and comfortable space.

December 9, 2010 record breaking rain fell around the Portland International Airport. Later that evening, the rain in that single day amounted to almost double what had fallen this month.

Shortly thereafter, a tornado touched down in Aumsville, near Salem. Roofs were lifted off of homes while some homes actually lifted from their foundation. As four families are temporarily without a place to live, there were no fatalities or any serious bodily injuries.

Contact TerraFirma Foundation Repair for help restoring your home's foundation and keeping your basement dry even during these fluke rainstorms in addition to the may showers. They have more than 20 years experience in the commercial and residential construction industries and look forward to helping you with basement waterproofing in Cottage Grove Oregon and all surrounding areas.

Correcting Foundation Problems 3 Reasons to Make Repairs Sooner Rather than Later

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:44:06 -0500

Many foundation problems are overlooked because they donât have an impact on a familyâs day-to-day life. You donât spend much time in your unfinished basement or crawl space, so who cares if these spaces have flaws? Itâs understandable that many homeowners prefer to spend their home repair and home remodeling budgets on visible improvements like new roofing, driveway sealing, landscaping, and new garage doors. The trouble with this approach is that it can get you into trouble down the road. Here are 3 reasons why foundation problems should be addressed sooner rather than later:

1. Most foundation problems get progressively worse. Once pressure from the soil has caused a small crack or two to appear in a foundation wall, itâs a good bet that cracks will increase in size and number. A structural crack (as opposed to a hairline shrinkage crack) is a foundation failure; it means that that foundationâs strength is not great enough to resist soil pressure. Each structural crack further weakens the foundation. The longer you wait to address a structural problem, the more extensive and expensive the repair work will be.

2. One problem often leads to others. Cracks in a foundation or floor slab obviously make it easy for water and pests to enter the space beneath a house. This in turn can cause mold to grow, which can put some people at risk of developing respiratory problems. Mold also eventually leads to wood rot. A cracked foundation admits radon gas, posing a potentially lethal health hazard to building inhabitants. A foundation that settles or shifts will likely impact wood-framed floors and walls close to the cracked or settled section. Telltale signs of this ripple effect are cracks in wallboard at the top corners of windows and doors, bowed or uneven floor sections, and difficulty in operating windows and doors.

3. Foundation repairs significantly impact real estate value. If youâre planning to put your house on the market, itâs not financially wise to pass foundation problems on to a new owner. For one thing, most banks will not grant a mortgage without some assurance that foundation problems will be corrected. Even for a cash buyer, the negative visual impact of cracked walls, settled floors, or a wet, moldy crawl space is certain to diminish a homeâs marketability. Conversely, by repairing cracks and foundation settlement and perhaps waterproofing the foundation, an unusable basement is transformed into valuable extra space. Crawl space encapsulation âanother foundation repairâturns a dirty, dark, damp space into a clean, bright area that improves a homeâs energy performance, longevity and healthfulness.

Contact TerraFirma Foundation Systems today for more information or a free estimate for foundation repair in metro Portland.

TerraFirma Foundation Systems Places Third in Foundation Network

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:37:48 -0400

North Roseburg, OR - TerraFirma Foundation Systems, the local foundation repair expert, earned the number three dealer spot in the Foundation Supportworks network of North America's 70 most knowledgeable and highly trained foundation repair contractors. They received the award at the networks' annual convention held August 18-20, 2010 in Connecticut.

The 2010 Basement Systems Convention included all-day training on Wednesday and Friday at the headquarters in Seymour, Conn. There was an award ceremony held at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, Conn. on Thursday evening where all those in attendance heard from guest speaker, Liz Murray who is the face to the Lifetime Emmy nominated movie, "Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story".

As an A rated Better Business Bureau business, TerraFirma Foundation Systems is more than just experienced, they're proficient! They're expert foundation/crawl space repairers and basement waterproofers.

TerraFirma provides these home repairs to homeowners in Oregon and Washington.

The Foundation Supportworks network is made up of the most highly trained and certified foundation repair experts in North America. They offer their clients a free foundation repair estimate and consultation.

This Foundation Supportworks dealer is also a member of Basement Systems, Inc., the international network of the world's finest basement waterproofing experts. The network is an industry leader with 300 contractors that specialize in basement and crawl space waterproofing, 25 patented products, and 22 quality and innovative prizes.

For foundation repair and Oregon basement waterproofing, contact TerraFirma Foundation Systems today, at 1-800-578-0482. They're highly trained and certified basement environment experts ready and willing to serve you.

Waterproofing and Foundation Company Earns BBB Rating

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:06:50 -0400

Roseburg, OR - Local waterproofing company earns A rating with the Better Business Bureau.

TerraFirma Foundation Repair fixes wet basements, cracked foundations and damp crawl spaces so customers get the most out of their home. Because of their top-notch customer service and satisfaction, they have earned an A rating from the Better Business Bureau.

TerraFirma works hard to gain the trust of their customers and continues to make positive, healthy changes to homes through their services.

This A rating provides evidence to consumers that TerraFirma goes out of their way to abide by all 8 BBB tenets, which is the prerequisite to get this rating. The company has been accredited by the BBB since April 2006.

TerraFirma is a foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space repair company that has crafted their skill base using only trained technicians and quality Basement Finishing products.

The company is a Basement Systems dealer. Basement Systems, Inc. has been awarded over 25 patents for the many unique products developed specifically to prevent basements from damaging moisture problems. The company has won many awards and patents for their products and services, including being a finalist for the national Better Business Bureau's prestigious National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

For more information about TerraFirma Foundation Repair or for a free estimate on foundation repair in Salem, Eugene, Portland, OR, or Olympia, WA contact them by phone or online.

TerraFirma Foundation Repair

7901 Old Highway 99 North

Roseburg, OR 97470

1-800-578-0482

http://www.oregonfoundationrepair.com

Waterproofing employee volunteers skills and time to community

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:46:24 -0400

Clackamas County, OR - During the day, Shane Meisel is a full-time sales manager at TerraFirma Foundation Repair in Tualatin, Oregon. He has managed sales personnel at the waterproofing and foundation company since the spring.

At night and on weekends, Meisel has been giving back to the community as a volunteer firefighter at the Clackamas County Fire District. The district has 17 fire houses and is the second largest fire protection district in the state. In this post, Meisel runs rehabilitation trucks out of Station 16 for fires and major incidents around the community.

He also runs a command bus for large jobs or those that involve many fire stations at the same time. Basically he's a go-to guy in dangerous situations for area residents. Each Tuesday night he "drills" or practices with his team to make sure they know what to do in real emergency situations. On weekends Meisel also helps inspect the rigs the team uses, to ensure everything is in order, to help avert any issues that may arise.

This is just one example of how team members at TerraFirma Foundation Repair help give back to other folks in their community.