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Why Use Screw Piles? WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Cost Effectiveness
Compared to concrete, screw piles can be installed quickly and require much less materials. This will result in a more cost effective foundation for you.
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You Don’t Have To Worry About The Weather
Unlike concrete foundations, you don’t need to wait for the perfect weather conditions to install your screw piles. Come rain or shine, heat or cold, installation is possible.
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Little Site Disturbance
One of the major disadvantages of almost every other form of building foundation is that groundwork is required. This can be highly disruptive, and the clear up can be costly. This typically isn’t the case with Screw Piles. There is very little site disturbance, low noise levels, and minimal vibrations, making screw piles a strong candidate for building in sensitive areas.
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Immediate Load Carrying
Screw piles require no settling in period. Once they have been installed, they are ready to carry their load immediately. So, if you’ve got limited time to get a job done, they make a good choice.
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Load Capacity Can Be Verified During Installation
The ability to measure screw pile installation torque can give you the reassurance you need to be confident in the viability of your build. A Torque Report will be provided free of charge.
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Screw Piles Can Be Installed In A Variety Of Conditions
As well as varying soil types – sand, clay, chalk – screw piles can also be installed in more challenging areas, such as in places that experience high groundwater, preventing the need for pumps, and helping to reduce the associated costs.
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Adaptability And Versatility
Because screw piles are modular, it’s easy to use them when your plans or calculations change. If you need to increase your load-bearing capability, or decide to extend your project, you can simply add additional screw piles.
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What can Screw Piles be used for ?
- Decks, verandas and sunrooms
- Home extensions – garages
- Hot tub base support
- Grade beams and slab foundations
- Retaining walls
- Support for roof structures
- Grain bins
- Modular homes – cabins
- Precast concrete stairs
- Sign foundations
- Solar panels