"Reinforcing a Weak Foundation" Journal of Light Construction
Article by Jake Lewandowski, (JLC) July 2019
In this article, Jake describes in detail how Great Lakes Builders reinforced a weak foundation wall.
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Great Lakes Builders - In the News
"A Partial Foundation Retrofit" Journal of Light Construction
Article by Jake Lewandowski, (JLC), June 2019
In this article, Jake describes the process for removing a section compromised foundation, installing the appropriate shoring as required to support the house throughout the process and then rebuilding the section of foundation.
"Builders Guide to Working With Steel" Journal of Light Construction
Article by Jake Lewandowski, (JLC), September, 2019
Gleaned from hundreds of projects where Great Lakes Builders installed structural steel to repair and modify existing residential and commercial structures, Jake provides a useful guide on the fabrication and installation of structural steel and gets right down to the nuts and bolts used for mechanical connections.
"A Cure for a Bulging Foundation" Journal of Light Construction
Article by Jake Lewandowski, (JLC) Feb, 2020
Jakes describes a method for reinforcing a bulging foundation.
"Safe Beam Replacement" Fine Homebuilding
Article by Jake Lewandowski, Fine Homebuilding, July, 2021
Personal protect, sturdy shoring, professional engineering and careful planning mitigate the hazards.