Alternative Foundations was formed in 2005 by Gordon Snyder, whose invention, the Ground Acceleration Damper, is poised to revolutionize the foundational support for mobile and manufactured homes, as well as other portable structures, in areas prone to earthquakes. floods, and high wind conditions.

ABOUT THE GAD

The GAD (Ground Acceleration Damper) was inspired by observations of the devastation caused by the 1994 earthquake centered in Northridge, CA, which measured 6.7 on the Richter Scale.

The tremendous destruction of property wrought by the quake served to emphasize the need for a foundation system that could not only support manufactured and mobile homes, but also help to mitigate the effects of temblors and high winds by adding a measure of “give” to a securely anchored structure.

The GAD is designed and engineered to meet these needs, and it also meets permanent foundation requirements.

A typical wood frame house is securely bolted to its foundation. Manufactured and mobile homes, on the other hand, simply sit on pedestals or stands, making them particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and high winds.

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Contact Information

 Alternative Foundations, LLC

Telephone

909-338-9281

Postal address

PO Box 5334, Crestline, CA 92325 USA

Electronic mail

General Information: Info@alternativefoundations.com
Sales: Sales@alternativefoundations.com

 

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