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Introduction
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 – About Foundation
Supportworks ®, Inc.
Foundation Supportworks, Inc. (FSI) is a
leading manufacturer of helical pile systems,
hydraulically-driven push pier systems, wall
anchoring and wall bracing systems, and
supplemental crawl space support systems.
Within the line of wall bracing products, FSI has
the exclusive rights to market and distribute
PowerBrace™ Foundation Wall Bracing Systems
and CarbonArmor® and ArmorLock™ carbon
fiber wall reinforcement. Outside of the more
traditional offerings of foundation support and
repair products, FSI formulates and distributes the
PolyLEVEL ® product line of polyurethane foams
and resins. Each of the products or systems listed
above are included in chapters of this Second
Edition FSI Technical Manual. FSI was founded
on the principles of integrity, quality and service
and it is our mission to provide the industry
with innovative solutions that are appropriately
designed and tested, expertly installed, and
dependable to perform as promised.
FSI began in April 2008 with the partnership
of Greg Thrasher and Larry Janesky, both
feeling there was a need for a manufacturer in
the foundation support and foundation repair
industry to not only bring fully-engineered,
quality products to the marketplace, but to also
provide a network of installing contractors with
the proper tools and training to assist them in
building more successful businesses. Greg and
Larry each already owned successful basement
waterproofing and foundation repair companies.
Greg Thrasher started his business in 1975
in Earling, Iowa and then moved to Omaha,
Nebraska in 1980. Thrasher Basement Systems,
Inc. has since grown to become one of the largest
residential foundation stabilization companies
in the United States. With continued company
growth, Foundation Supportworks® by Thrasher
was formed as the commercial division of the
business. Larry Janesky started his career as a
self-employed carpenter and builder in 1982. In
1987, Larry founded Basement Systems, Inc.
in Seymour, Connecticut. Basement Systems,
Inc. is now the largest network of waterproofing
and crawlspace repair contractors in the world.
In addition to being a successful businessman,
Larry holds 29 patents and is the author of
six books. Please visit the FSI website at
for more biographical
information about the company founders.
FSI’s commitment to its network of installing
contractors and, ultimately, the end consumer,
is apparent by employing a team of customer
service and dealer support staff that is
Omaha, NE
Seymour, CT