Helical Pile Solutions Blog

How Deep Can Helical Piles Go? & Other FAQs

How Deep Can Helical Piles Go? & Other FAQs

Helical piles, also known as screw piles, are innovative foundation solutions that have gained popularity in construction and engineering projects. These versatile piles offer several advantages, such as ease of installation, minimal environmental impact, and high...

What Is Underpinning? How It Works & When You Need It

What Is Underpinning? How It Works & When You Need It

In the world of large industrial structures, the stability and safety of the building are of utmost importance. When existing structures show signs of distress, such as settlement, cracking, or uneven floors, it's vital to address these issues promptly.  One solution...

Helical Pile Load Tests: What, When, How, and Why?

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

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 Long Do Helical Piles Last?

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

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...

Are Helical Piles Environmentally Friendly?

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

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

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...

How to Install Helical Piles

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

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?

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...