Grip-Tite foundation systems
Grip-Tite foundation systems
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Anybody on here ever use Grip-Tite Foundation Systems for basement repairs? It was recommended in an old report I read, and I have some thoughts, but I'd like to hear yours...
http://www.griptite.com/
http://www.griptite.com/
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I'll be well keen to see others' thoughts on this one!
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Do they have ICC-ES reports on any of their products? Which ones are you planning on using? Get all of their literature and test reports, and study them. Also, do they have installer training and a certification program and proof of same? What are the local soil conditions w.r.t. their product’s usage, and do these represent a significant corrosion issue? While they may not be a perfect solution, in all respects, they probably provide a preventive solution to the walls caving in or the foundations failing; and are likely less expensive, although not better, than new walls.
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Seems to me that just prying a wall back into place doesn't do much but put additional stress on those small sections of the walls that are getting pulled. Nowhere in the report was there talk of remediating the cause of the problem (in this case, lots and lots of water). Just odd.
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In my opinion, there are other types of anchors that are easier to use and have higher capacity. With Grip-Tite anchors, you are limited in how deep you can install the anchor plates. In addition, you must be able to drill a straight hole in order for the tendon to hit the anchor hole.
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In addition to the questionable engineering, if you read the warranty, they back there product for replacement cost only. They do not cover loss of belongings or structural damage if the system fails. Basically, they install these things and as long as the anchor is stringer than unreinforced cracked block, they are off the hook.
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Cheaper than doing vertical ones and calcs out more effective (most of the time). The ties are usually 5 ft apart and the channel is usually and MC6x18 so it has the stiffness to span 5 ft.
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I may just have to give this one further consideration in future...
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I want to think about it some more.
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Spraycrete on WWM reinforcement has been my go-to solution for inside the failed block wall. Treated timber wall has been my solution of choice for clients who refuse the cost of the new concrete... I dislike doing it, however, and always require that the client put in far side improvements (hard topping, extended eves trough discharge, correct grade to run away from the house, etc). If the damn timber were ever to rot, the wall may actually finally collapse.
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Don't get me wrong on the idea of helicals and the horizontal channel. I think it works just fine, although I use (2) channels with the anchor in between.
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