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What Is A "Helical Pile" Foundation?
Helical piles are a deep foundation solution that's become a fast-favorite among homeowners, contractors, and engineers across the United States.
They're a great alternative to poured concrete or driven piles, able to handle a wide variety of soil conditions and ready to use over 90% faster.
Hit the button below to see why they could be the perfect support for your residential or commercial construction project.
3 Reasons to Choose a Helical Pile Foundation
Fast
Installs quickly using standard construction equipment (over 90% faster than poured concrete)
Eco-Friendly
Minimal soil disturbance, less raw materials, can be removed and 100% recycled
Versatile
Suitable for Western New York's challenging soils, can even be installed underwater
Meet Our Helical Pile Team
Helical Pile Contractor's is owned and operated by Sean Kelly and Nick Bender, life-long residents of Western New York. Their extensive experience in contracting made them realize that typical foundation solutions could be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and difficult to use in challenging soil conditions.
After learning about helical pile foundations, they saw it was the answer to building faster, stronger, better structures in our region. Now, their mission is to bring this incredible technology to residential and commercial projects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Helical Pile Foundations
What are helical pile foundations?
Helical pile foundations are a type of deep foundation system that are comprised of a steel shaft (round or solid square), which contain one or more helix plates. These helix plates allow the piles to be smoothly rotated into the ground without causing disturbance or disruption to the soil.
The result is a deep foundation that can be installed at a record pace, is ready for immediate loading, and can delivering significant load capacities even in highly saturated and loose soils. Plus, they're incredibly resistant to frost heave or movement, making them an ideal option for shoreline construction.
They've become well-known and loved across the United States (and the world) for their efficiency, strength, and versatility.How do helical piles work?
Helical piles transfer a structure's load down through the pile shaft and into the helix plates. Once installed to the appropriate depth, soil pressure on these helix plates locks the pile in place and prevents movement up or down.
A few of the benefits of this method are...● Elimination of excavation or extensive site work● Rapid installation● Immediate load-bearing capacity● Can prove capacity by measuring torque applied to the pile during installWhat are the benefits of helical piles?
There's a substantial range of benefits you can enjoy with a helical pile foundation, but some of the big ones are:
● Rapid installation with virtually no ground disruption or noise● More load capacity pound-for-pound when compared to concrete● Adapts to wide range of soils, including highly saturated conditions● Extreme versatility in design and installation, suitable for almost any project● Can have loads applied immediately after install, no curing● More eco-friendly than concrete, uses less raw materialCan helical piles be used in all soils?
Pretty much, yes! Helical piles can be used in a huge selection of soil conditions, from loose sands to dense clay. Generally speaking, the only soils which do not work for helical piles are those where bedrock is close to the surface or heavily-cobbled conditions.
In fact one of the major benefits of a helical foundation is the ability to adapt to varied soils - especially useful in the conditions found here in Western New York.How long do helical piles last?
The ultimate lifespan of a helical pile foundation will depend on factors like soil acidity, water levels, and other corrosive factors. However, a properly designed and installed helical pile should have no problems lasting anywhere from 50 to well over 100 years in average soil conditions.
If corrosion is a concern, helical piles can be given protective coatings or use cathodic protection to ensure the design life is easily met (and even exceeded).Are helical pile foundations expensive?
The big question on almost everyone's mind, are helical piles a good deal? In many cases, the answer is an absolute yes!
While the initial cost of a helical foundation may seem higher, they're a more economical foundation overall. Because they're installed significantly faster, require dramatically less site prep, are highly efficient, and will last for decades, the total cost can be much less than other solutions.
Remember, it's not just about the "sticker price" of your foundation. It's what that foundation costs over the entire lifespan of your project. And on that point, helical piles take the win thanks to their excellent efficiency.
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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