Fast Installation
A typical helical foundation can be installed and ready to use over 90% faster than poured concrete
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What Are Helical Pile Foundations?
See how this nearly 200 year-old foundation technology works - and why it's rapidly transforming how we build in Western New York
What is a helical pile?
A helical pile is a steel shaft with helix-shaped plates that is screwed deep into the ground, where it anchors in firm, load-bearing soil to support a structure above. It works like a giant screw for your foundation - installing quickly, with no excavation and no concrete cure time. Here's the anatomy of one:
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Pile Cap
Transitions from the pile to whatever structure needs support. Virtually infinite variety of designs available.
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Wind Lift
Secures pile cap to the helical pile shaft.
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Pile Shaft
Transfers load down to helix plate, can be made from round pipe or solid square shaft.
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Helix Plate
Provides much of the helical pile's load capacity, ensures a smooth and disturbance-free installation.
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Pilot Point
Allows for accurate pile placement, helps pierce tough soils for easy install.
How do helical piles work?
Helical piles work by transferring a structural load through the ground, down into the helix plate. The helix plate allows the pile to "screw" into the soil which eliminates the need for excavation.
Load resistance is provided by the soil exerting pressure on the top and bottom of the plate, delivering significant strength in a compact footprint.
- Installs far faster than other foundations
- Ready for immediate loading (no cure)
- 100% steel construction
- Uses far less raw material (more eco-friendly)
- Needs no excavation, causes no soil disruption
Benefits of a helical pile foundation
Minimal Prep
No excavation or extensive site prep is required, offering a huge reduction in project timelines and site work
Small Footprint
Helical piles offer a tiny footprint compared to their load capacity, ideal for sensitive sites or tight access
Eco-Friendly
No ground disturbance, zero vibrations during install, less raw material, and they can even be 100% recycled
Wildly Versatile
Support that's suitable for virtually any residential, commercial, or industrial structure
No Curing Time
Ready for loading immediately after installation, dramatically expediting your construction timelines
Code Approved
Approved by national building codes and trusted by engineers, a foundation you can trust for the long-term
Zero Disturbance
Does not disturb or disrupt the soil on installation, makes future site remediation faster, easier, and more affordable
How Do You Get a Helical Foundation Installed?
Design & Engineering
The first step is to assess your project and devise an efficient foundation design. Helical piles are unique, so we work with engineering partners who understand the technology.
Installation
Once your foundation design is approved, installation can begin. Because we need minimal equipment and raw materials, this will be a shockingly-easy and painless process.
Construction
You can start building on your helical foundation immediately after installation, no waiting for concrete to cure. We can confirm load capacity in real-time, giving you complete and lasting confidence.
Contact Us
Have we got you curious about helical piles? Want to see how they can put your project on a faster, easier, more efficient support? Get in touch with our team and tell us about your project. We'll help you uncover whether a helical foundation solution is a good fit for your needs (and we'll be honest if it isn't).
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