Helical Pile Solutions Blog
What Are the Best Commercial Foundation Repair Solutions?
Foundation repair for residential properties is widely discussed, but foundation issues don’t just affect older homes. Commercial buildings and structures can also be subject to foundation issues, sometimes with financially devastating consequences. Some of the most...
Helical Pile Load Tests: What, When, How, and Why?
If you’ve been looking into helical pile foundations, you may have seen mention of helical pile load tests. Load testing for helical piles can seem confusing, and it’s something we get a lot of questions about. To help tackle some of those questions, we’re breaking...
Your Guide to Helical Pile Spacing Requirements
Helical pile foundations present a great solution for a variety of deep foundation needs — from underwater installation to support offshore wind turbines to commercial buildings in seismic activity-prone areas. They can be more cost-efficient than traditional...
How Do Helical Piles Work for Natural Disaster Resistance, Response & Relief?
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — the government agency that tracks weather, climate, and environmental conditions — 18 climate/weather events in 2022 caused over $1 billion in damage each. Since 1980, there have been 341 such...
Which Is Better? Round vs. Square Shaft for Helical Pile Design
When engineering the ideal helical pile design for your foundational application, there are many important factors to consider. One of them is shape. Here’s some insight on round vs. square helical pile shafts, so you can decide which might option be best suited for...
How Long Do Helical Piles Last?
You may have heard that helical piles are some of the strongest, most durable foundational solutions on the market. But how long do they actually last? Find out below. How Long Do Helical Piles Last? The Breakdown Generally speaking, helical piles can last 100 years...
Your Guide to Helical Pile Terminology
The helical pile world can be technical and confusing. With decades of experience in the industry, we’re happy to help simplify it a bit. If helical piles are a new concept for you or you’re looking for more information before you can fully decide if they’re the right...
5 Tips for a Safe Helical Pile Installation
Helical piles offer incredibly safe and strong foundational solutions. When compared to traditional concrete foundations, they offer more structural support, instant load-bearing capacity, and extended life expectancy — but that’s only if they’re installed correctly....
Are Helical Piles Environmentally Friendly?
The construction industry has a large footprint and heavy footfall when it comes to environmental impact. But more than ever, reducing that impact is a necessary consideration for industrial and commercial construction for social, ecological, and economic reasons....
6 Helical Pile Foundation Design Considerations
Before helical piles are installed, there are a few design considerations you need to make to ensure they'll effectively support the intended structure. Without taking into account the size and shape of the piles, the type of soil, the pile capacity, and other such...
How to Determine Helical Pile Load Capacity
Helical piles are used to create strong, steady foundations with the ability to bear heavy loads in unique or difficult terrains. Because of their critical function in supporting foundations for industrial applications, it’s important to know exactly how much weight...
Helical Foundation vs. Concrete Foundation: Which Is Better
If you’re planning a large construction project, you need to find a foundational solution that will keep your structure standing strong for years to come. In the past, traditional concrete foundations have been the go-to method. But in recent years, that’s begun to...
How to Install Helical Piles
The helical pile installation process is quite different from that of traditional foundational solutions. That said, if you’re considering taking advantage of its benefits for your next project, you may have some questions before getting started. Below, we’ll discuss...
4 Industries That Use Helical Piles
When compared to more traditional types of foundations, helical piles offer safer, stronger, and longer-lasting performance. However, since they are a less traditional type of foundation, many facilities managers and construction professionals aren’t sure when to use...
What Are Helical Piles?
Helical piles are segments that make up a larger, deeper foundational system. They consist of helical bearing plates that are welded to a central shaft. The load they bear is then transferred from the shaft to the soil through those helical bearing plates. As a result...