Modular foundation method
First Claim
1. A modular foundation method for a modular home comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a temporary support comprising at least three horizontal beams for support, wherein each of the at least three horizontal beams has at least two joints, which is at least one on each end; and
at least three saddle jacks, one mounted on each pier having a vertically adjustable level, wherein each saddle jack fastens to a pair of horizontal beams at the horizontal beam joints, whereby the saddle jacks and piers are assembled to support the horizontal beams;
b. attaching a plurality of buttresses to joists under the modular home;
wherein the plurality of buttresses have an upper end attached to a joist and a lower end;
c. enveloping the lower end of the buttresses within a fabric container;
d. pouring a concrete slurry into the container to form a foundation.
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Abstract
This improved method of forming a foundation uses a dynamic leveling foundation and method uses a prelevel coplanar support while installing permanent foundation. This improved method starts when a manufactured house arrives at the permanent site. The manufactured house has flooring assembly supported on its underside by horizontal parallel beams or joists that needs firmly grounded foundation support. The temporary support step provides a temporary level support for the manufactured house. When the temporary support is established, the house arrives from the factory. The preferred temporary support is a temporary tripod support system that may be installed under the sidewalls and the mate line. The tripod support system comprises multiple tripods each having a triangular transverse frame to support an extended undercarriage area. Each tripod makes at least two separate supporting abutments with its overlying perimeter joist or mate line joist which reduces total labor time.
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17 Claims
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1. A modular foundation method for a modular home comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a temporary support comprising at least three horizontal beams for support, wherein each of the at least three horizontal beams has at least two joints, which is at least one on each end; and
at least three saddle jacks, one mounted on each pier having a vertically adjustable level, wherein each saddle jack fastens to a pair of horizontal beams at the horizontal beam joints, whereby the saddle jacks and piers are assembled to support the horizontal beams;
b. attaching a plurality of buttresses to joists under the modular home;
wherein the plurality of buttresses have an upper end attached to a joist and a lower end;
c. enveloping the lower end of the buttresses within a fabric container;
d. pouring a concrete slurry into the container to form a foundation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A modular foundation method for a modular home comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a temporary support comprising at least three horizontal beams for support; and
at least three saddle jacks, one mounted on each pier having a vertically adjustable level, wherein each saddle jack fastens to a horizontal beam, whereby the saddle jacks and piers are assembled to support the horizontal beams;
b. attaching a plurality of buttresses to joists under the modular home;
wherein the plurality of buttresses have an upper end attached to a joist and a lower end;
c. including the lower end of the buttresses within an opening of a fabric container;
d. pouring a concrete slurry into the fabric container to form a foundation;
e. waiting for the concrete to harden around the lower end of the buttresses; and
f. attaching a peripheral siding to the buttresses. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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