helical piles: What Are Helical Piers and How Do They Support Foundations?
- 08/04/20 02:33 PM
If you have problems with your foundation or you have soil issues that make building foundation a challenge, you may have heard your contractors talk about helical piers. These are steel pins with grooves like a screw. The name “helical” comes from the twist helix shapes that help the pier stay in place in shifting soil.
Contractors will use a hydraulic system to place the piers below the frost line to secure your foundation. When soil conditions present challenges to foundation contractors, they often turn to helical piers when typical footings and foundations would not work. The benefit of a helical pier … (1 comments)
If you have problems with your foundation or you have soil issues that make building foundation a challenge, you may have heard your contractors talk about helical piers. These are steel pins with grooves like a screw. The name “helical” comes from the twist helix shapes that help the pier stay in place in shifting soil. 
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