Why Choose Metal Foundations? For nearly 20 years, Metal Foundations’ steel foundations have been the prime choice of many organizations for succeeding with the toughest installation challenges. With patented designs and installation processes, Metal Foundations has installed more than 200,000 foundations worldwide. With a historical track record of durability and reliability, Metal Foundations has clearly positioned its foundations as the unparalleled, and most cost-effective, alternative to concrete foundations.

THE METAL FOUNDATIONS ADVANTAGE

Eliminates concrete (No curing or waiting period) Delivers to jobsite ready to install eliminating large excavations Installs instantly in any weather with minimal manpower / equipment Minimizes restoration and clean up requirements Reduces construction time, saving man hours, downtime & money Costs less than concrete foundations Provides a safer work zone Can be removed and relocated if necessary, which often eliminates sales tax liability. (Check with your accountant or tax adviser for specifics.) MFI’s Steel Foundations are 100% recyclable

Environmentally friendly with NO dewatering Reuses soil for backfill with no spoil to haul away Perfect for remote locations where concrete is not practical or water is not readily available Eliminates the use of guy wires for many pole installations Ideal for limited access and congested areas where down time is a concern Pre-Engineered and tested by an independent testing group High-tech coatings are available for protection in acidic soils Designed for seismic conditions

Concrete begins to set within an hour of being mixed. If your job site is not near a concrete plant a temporary batching plant must be set up. Sand, aggregate and cement must then be shipped to the temporary batching plant to be mixed. All this is necessary to ensure your concrete is properly poured. No concrete is necessary to install MFI’s steel foundations! Mixing concrete requires a large amount of water. No water is necessary to install MFI’s steel foundations! Once poured, concrete can not be moved. MFI’s steel foundations can be removed and reused if necessary! Excavating for concrete installations is a large undertaking which requires holes to be dug in advance and dewatering to prepare for concrete to be poured. These excavations usually require a large amount of restoration, and spoil must be hauled away. Both of which can be very time consuming and expensive. MFI’s steel foundations do not require dewatering. Metal Foundations’ patented designs and installation systems eliminate spoil and require minimal restoration! Concrete requires days to properly cure, and weather is a very important factor in determining when concrete can be poured. MFI’s steel foundations can be installed in any weather, and they are able to instantly support your structure! The COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE to Concrete Foundations

Instantly Installed Using patented designs and installation methods, MFI’s steel foundations are installed in less than half the time it takes to install a standard concrete foundation. Once installed, MFI’s steel foundations are instantly able to support your structure.

Anytime, Anywhere Unlike concrete, MFI’s steel foundations can be installed in any weather and in any terrain. Installation requires minimal digging and equipment allowing MFI’s steel foundations to be easily installed in various soil conditions and difficult to reach locations.

Save TIME There is no waiting period with MFI’s steel foundations. Metal Foundations’ patented designs and installation systems eliminate the need for concrete, allowing your structure to be mounted to its foundation the same day it is installed.

Save MONEY No concrete is necessary to install MFI’s steel foundations. Metal Foundations uses patented designs and installation methods that cause no damage to the surrounding environment, which means you will not waste precious man-hours waiting for concrete to cure nor will you incur the costs associated with soil displacement.

No Water Necessary Metal Foundations’ patented designs and installation systems eliminate the need for water or dewatering procedures, therefore making MFI’s steel foundations the perfect solution for areas where water usage is a concern, or for areas where dewatering is typically necessary.

Reusable, Removable, and Recyclable If necessary, foundations can be moved to a new location and reinstalled with very little disruption to the environment, or they are easily removed and recycled when a foundation is no longer needed. *May be classified as a temporary structure, often eliminating sales tax liability. *Check with your accountant or tax adviser for specifics.

Solid, Sturdy, and Reliable MFI’s steel foundations are fabricated from various grades of solid steel. With more than 200,000 foundations installed since 1993, Metal Foundations has a historical track record of durability and reliability.

Pre-engineered and Ready To Install MFI’s steel foundations are custom-designed to meet the unique loading and soil specifications for each job. Unlike standard concrete foundations, MFI’s steel foundations are pre-engineered and delivered to the job site ready to install.

Eco-friendly MFI’s foundations are made of solid steel – a “green” building material that is recognized as being both highly sustainable and 100% recyclable. Installed without the use of water or additives, MFI’s steel foundations pose no risk of pollution to nearby water sources, and Metal Foundations' patented installation method causes no disruption to the surrounding environment.

Safety First Recognized by OSHA as one of the most hazardous construction operations, large excavations lead to hundreds of injuries and fatalities each year. Metal Foundations’ patented installation system eliminates the need for large excavations, therefore eliminating many of the associated risks.

Industries Supported by Metal Foundations

Alternative Energy MFI’s steel foundations have become the cornerstone for many rapid deployments of solar developments, wind farms, and individual wind tower applications because they can be installed quickly, and can instantly support the load they were designed to bear.

Metal Foundations has successfully completed numerous projects serving the alternative energy industry. Sandia Labs in NM Arizona Western College in AZ

Highway Lighting, Signage & Walls The unique design of MFI’s steel foundations supports the loading conditions of numerous structures, such as overhead signs, traffic light poles, high mast poles, single and twin cantilever signs, retaining walls, and much more.

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Security / Fencing Metal Foundations was responsible for the deployment of 31 miles of U.S. Southwest border fencing along the Barry M. Goldwater Range, which was completed, from fabrication to installation, within 90 days. Metal Foundations also completed 95 miles of border fencing, comprised of primary, secondary and vehicle fencing. With the time saving and cost efficient system of MFI’s steel foundations, requiring no water, no concrete, and no waiting, our system is the obvious choice for border security.

Installation of the US Southwest border fence captured the attention of the nation. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary, Michael P. Jackson (shown operating machinery) visited the Barry M. Goldwater Range installation site in 2007.

Airports MFI’s steel foundations are the ideal solution for airport lighting applications such as; approach lighting systems, low level wind shear alert systems (LLWAS), glide slopes, localizer control buildings, NAVAIDS, and signage.

Washington-Dulles International Airport MFI’s steel foundations have been installed at some of the busiest airports in the world! Robins Air Force Base Washington-Dulles International Airport

Power Transmission & Telecom Metal Foundations’ patented designs and installation processes offer utility owners, telecom companies and contractors tremendous savings in both time and cost. The problems associated with locations that are often remote and difficult to reach now become less challenging due to the benefits that MFI’s manufactured steel foundations offer.

Installing towers, transmission lines, distribution lines and substations in remote locations is less challenging with MFI’s steel foundations. Draper, UtahGarfield, Utah

MFI’s STEEL FOUNDATIONS have been approved for use by the following agencies: FEDERAL AGENCIES Federal Aviation Administration Federal Highway Administration STATE AGENCIES Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Port Authority of Allegheny County Maryland Department of Transportation Illinois Thruway Rhode Island Department of Transportation Massachusetts Highway Florida Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation

The Right Choice at The Right Time! MFI’s steel foundations are the strongest, most durable, and most reliable alternatives to concrete foundations.

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