A Difference In Details

Once a home is raised, it becomes increasingly susceptible to wind force. All Orleans Shoring raising projects are protected from wind damage by anchoring the structure with the use of Simpson Hurricane Straps or Turnbuckles

You can judge a company’s commitment to excellence through details. Look at the materials, specifically the termite shields they use. Do they feel sturdy and strong or more like aluminum foil? Orleans Shoring has their termite shields manufactured at heavier gauge galvanized metal to resist decay over time. Feel for yourself.

Another often overlooked detail after raising a home is the access door. In order to get beneath the home, after it is raised you’ll need a door. Some companies will leave you with what amounts to a plywood sheet to function as a door. Orleans Shoring attention to detail demands that you will have a sturdy, aesthetic, truly functioning locking steel door included with your job.

Venting beneath the home is essential after a home has been raised. One of the further overlooked details is exactly how the venting is accomplished. Some house raising companies will simply leave the cinder block holes between foundation supports. Orleans Shoring invests in decorative cast iron vents for all of their customers . . . they work better and look better.

What happens to debris after your job is finished? It is typical for most companies to leave job site debris and material at the curb (or even under the house) in hopes that either you or the city will have it picked up. Rest assured that Orleans Shoring will have your work site cleaned spic-and-span. They won’t leave you with a mess after the job is complete.