Using Loopie Slings and forklift to set 3 ply LVL 36 feet long.
I used my loopie slings over the forks and rigged them so the 36 long 500 lbs beam would roll in place as I lifted it off the columns. The loopie slings really made rigging easy and with a little logical thinking, things just roll into place.
by Murray Wennerlund published 5/3/2022 14 seconds read
Homeowner observations of Foundation Preparation and Dirt work
When I was asked by another homeowner what our foundation dirt people did it wasnt just an easy answer. It involved research, testing, study and finding the person that could understand it all the first time.
by Murray Wennerlund published 3/1/2020 4 min. 43 seconds read
Planning around the weather is harder than just watching the weather.
Keep track of the weather when you do your foundation work. Always ask your trusted sub-contractor when they feel they can get the job completed without interuptions from weather. It will pay to wait for dryer weather when working your foundation.
by Murray Wennerlund published 2/28/2020 2 min. 27 seconds read
How high should your finished floor of your new home be from your lowest land grade?
By Murray Wennerlund
