Helical Piers used in an foundation underpinning project in New Jersey.

Helical pile systems can be used for both residential and commercial foundations. When construction schedules are tight and limited jobsite disturbance is a must, helical piles and anchors are just the ticket for foundation construction.

Some of the applications of the Helical or Screw Piles are:

1. HELICAL PIER BUILDING FOUNDATION

The most common application of helical piles is in building foundations. It is cheaper than a concrete foundation and it does not require excavation. The installation process is quick. It can be loaded immediately as we don’t have to wait for the concrete foundation to cure.

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2. DOCK & PIER FOUNDATIONS

Helical pile dock foundations are reliable foundation systems for the marine-based structure. Dock and pier foundations are durable and long-lasting. It can last up to 50 years. Making it a great foundation pile for saltwater pier and dock construction.

3. HELICAL DECK FOUNDATIONS

It is the most stable deck foundation option, perfect for large decks on New Jersey coastal homes. Deck foundations made of helical piers are fast to construct and cause minimal damage to the ground and surrounding areas.

4. SOLAR PANEL FOUNDATIONS

Solar Farms are becoming a new form of construction. Helical foundation systmes for solar panel foundations that require no concrete so, it can be loaded immediately. Helical piles help with the wind load and uplift too. The Helical Pile Foundation installation process is quick.

5. AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATIONS

Agricultural foundations are normally large structures that have a lot of wind load. Helical anchors, do just what they say, anchor the agricultural foundation to the ground, while also supporting the structure.

6. HELICAL SIGN FOUNDATIONS

One of the common applications of helical pile is in building billboard sign foundation. These ground or earth anchors really help with the wind load a billboard receives.

7. TOWER FOUNDATIONS

It is useful in securing the strength of a tower beyond the depth of concrete foundation. It can also be used in combination with the concrete for more support. Helical piles reduce the toppling or leaning factor.

8. POWER TRANSFORMER FOUNDATIONS

Helical piers are a fast, secure foundation method for power transformer foundations. It doesn’t affect the polarity. It can also be used with a concrete foundation for extra strength. When transformer foundations are built on poor soil, helical piers are the answer.

9. PIPELINE FOUNDATIONS

Helix piers help keep the pipeline secure and protect it from all sorts of damage. It prevents uplift as well as heavy compressing loads. The pipeline foundation installation process is very fast.

10. RETAINING WALL TIE-BACKS

Helical anchors are a great horizontal earth anchor to help keep retaining walls or bulkheads from leaning or collapsing due to groundwater and soil pressure. Tie back systems using helical piles are a fast way to support a retaining wall without disturbing the area. Faster and cheaper than concrete and steel tie back systems.

11. OTHER USES FOR HELICAL ANCHORS & PILES

Supporting temporary excavations of trenches and other excavations where the earth need to be held back while underground work is being done. The earth anchors are installed to help prevent excavation cave-ins which can cause project damage and horizontal helical anchors ensure safe working conditions of the works in the excavation site