In Foundation Repair Science, David Thrasher, Amanda Harrington, and Larry Janesky lay out some of the most common types of foundation damage and what you can do to repair these issues. The book separates these foundation problems in three sections, Foundation Settlement, Sagging Floors, and Wall Failure.
The content is clear and straightforward, with digestible bites of information that break down the signs of damage, their cause, and what to do to resolve them. These tidbits are also accompanied by vivid pictures that further assist readers in diagnosing their home s foundation issues. The book even comes with application charts, showing readers how various foundation repair solutions will address different structural conditions.
Aside from David, Amanda, and Larry, this book also includes the voices of many of us here at Supportworks. So, while we have an interest in its success, we understand that a foundation repair can be a significant project and you ll need more information than what is provided in a brochure these issues deserve more attention than that.
When having a repair project done, most people want to know what a foremost expert would do to their own home. It is our intention to ask all the necessary questions and give you all the facts when starting a foundation repair project. We ll present what is available from our company and others, explore the advantages and disadvantages, and discuss why they are important.
We understand that you re reading this because you are probably shopping for a foundation repair contractor and strategy. While we are stakeholders in a foundation repair company, you are the owner of your home and are the one to make the decision. As with any choice in products and contractors, some are not what they promise, and it may be what you don t know that creates a problem. This book is full disclosure of the industry for your consideration. We hope you get value from this information, no matter what you decide to do. We respect that you are the judge.
Dave Thrasher&, Director of Business Development for Foundation Supportworks, is a second-generation foundation specialist who trains and develops foundation contractors throughout North America. Dave grew up in the foundation business and began working on an installation crew for his father s foundation repair company at the age of fourteen. He has installed hundreds of foundation repair systems with his own hands, which gives him a unique understanding about foundation problems and their solutions.
Dave graduated with honors from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in Business Communications and Marketing. He was also honored with the Most Outstanding Student of the Year award. After earning his degree, Dave worked in marketing and sales for two Fortune 1000 companies, Werner Enterprises and Union Pacific.
Dave is a nationally recognized expert at diagnosing and solving foundation issues, and consults with contractors and homeowners every day. He is a frequent contributor to various publications as well as being a speaker at industry conferences.
Dave was born and raised in Omaha, NE where he continues to reside with his wife Tabitha and two children, Addison and Landon. He enjoys softball, golf, fishing and spending time with his family. Dave is also an active member of his church where he volunteers and serves as a leader in several areas of ministry.
Amanda Harrington serves as Director of Training and Development for Foundation Supportworks, Inc. She graduated with honors from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska with a degree in Corporate Communication with an emphasis in Training and Development.
With more than twelve years of experience in senior-level training roles in various industries, Amanda has conducted trainings in more than ten countries on five continents. She has been honored with two awards by the Human Resources Association of the Midlands for her work in creating education-based materials and programs. Amanda has also been featured in Today s Omaha Woman magazine as a young, professional female making an impact in the Omaha business community. She has contributed to articles in various industry publications and regularly speaks at industry events.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband, John; daughter, Moyra; and step-children, Jean-Luc and Stryder. She has a passion for travel, enjoys reading, movies, music, gardening, antiquing, and spending time with friends.
Larry Janesky, an authority on basement repair and building effective businesses that serve homeowners, founded Basement Systems Inc. in 1987. Today, Basement Systems is the largest network of waterproofing and crawl space repair contractors in the world. Larry has taken personal responsibility for repairing 29,000 basements over 24 years through his local installation business in Connecticut. Larry is also president of Total Basement Finishing, a leading network of finishing contractors, and Dr. Energy Saver, a network of energy conservation contractors.
Along with his friend Greg Thrasher, Larry co-founded Foundation Supportworks in Omaha, NE. He has trained thousands of basement repair contractors and their employees in the last 20 years. He holds 27 patents. Larry is the author of seven books including Dry Basement Science, Crawl Space Science, Basement Finishing Science, Saving Energy and Money at Home, and The Highest Calling An Inspirational Novel about Business and Life, Struggle and Success. He writes a daily blog called Think Daily, received by more than 7,000 people each morning.
He lives in Middlebury, CT with his wife Wendy, his son Tanner, and daughters Chloe and Autumn. He enjoys outdoor activities with his family and is a passion
