Abstract: A channel system for a support of a factory built building is provided. The channel system allows the support of a building to be easily and quickly assembled. In one construction, a first channel member has a receiving cavity extending in a longitudinal direction that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first channel member. A second channel member is configured to be slidably received in the receiving portion of the first channel member.

Abstract: A method of supporting a building securing one end of a support stand having a telescopic structure to a movable concrete footer. The support stand may have another end with a support assembly mounted to the telescopic structure. The method includes supporting the building with support assembly of the support stand. A support stand for a supporting a building includes tubular structure with a telescopic adjustment portion for adjusting a height of a building. A support assembly mounted to the telescopic adjustment portion, the support assembly having a support plate with a plurality of apertures in a shape configured for retaining a threaded portion of a fastening member in a stationary position while a threaded nut is rotated on the threaded portion.

Abstract: A support system for cooperating with a footing to support a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The components of the system allow the building to be easily and quickly assembled. The components are also aesthetically pleasing, while creating a protective and stable support system for the factory built building. The support system includes a base having a first portion for engaging a footing member and a plurality of support members secured to the base. The support members extend from the base such that each of the support members extends within a common vertical plane when the support assemble is vertically positioned to support the building. The support assembly also includes a member operatively secured to the support members for connecting the support assembly to a portion of the building.

Abstract: A system for shirting and securely supporting a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The system includes at least one footing, at least one support stand and at least one skirting panel. The footing contacts the ground and can be formed of a material such as concrete. The footing includes an elongated channel that securely receives a portion of the support stand and the skirting panel. The support stand includes a plurality of support members and a base. The support members that define the support stand each extend in a common vertical plane. The system allows the building to be easily and quickly assembled. The components are also aesthetically pleasing, while creating a protective and stable support system for the factory built building.

Abstract: A footing for receiving a factory built building support system and securely supporting a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The footings are precast prior to delivery so that they allow the building to be easily and quickly assembled. Each footing comprises a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis extending between said first and second ends. The footing also includes an elongated channel having a longitudinal axis extending substantially parallel to and spaced from the longitudinal axis of the footing. The channel has a base and first and second sidewalls extending upwardly away from the base. The sidewalls extend from the base such that the first sidewall is free of being parallel with the second sidewall. The footing further includes a slot extending within the footing.