Benefits of Helical Foundation Systems

Here are 10 benefits of helical piles for use in both commercial and residential construction. 

Job Site Access: Helical piles can be installed on limited-access job sites using a bobcat or mini-excavator.

Soil Spoils: Helical piles displace the soil and do not create spoils, which eliminates soil testing, treatment, hauling, and disposal.

Building Site Impacts: Helical piles are installed without vibration. There is no need for seismic monitoring, and foundation bracing, for adjacent buildings.

Mobilization Costs: Helical pile contractors can mobilize using bobcats or mini-excavators. Driven pile and cast pile contractors require large equipment like cranes and excavators.

Soil Excavation & Recompaction: Helical piles are installed through existing soil conditions. This eliminates the time, cost and issues typically associated with mass excavation, disposal of contaminated soils, and engineered fills.

Load Testing: Helical piles can be load tested in compression and tension immediately upon installation.

Design Flexibility: Helical piles are available in multiple sizes to achieve varying load requirements. They can be extended to reach load-bearing soils.

Corrosion Protection: Helical piles are hot dipped galvanized (ASTM 153) and post-installation grouting extends the life expectancy and capacity of the pile.

Schedule Demands: Helical piles can be installed in any weather conditions. An average of 25 helical piles can be installed to a depth of 28’ each in a given day and do not require curing time.

Design Build Assistance: We have professional engineers on staff that provide support for your soil analysis, column buckling calculations, lateral loading scenarios, and corrosive soil analysis projects.

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