Screw piles are often used for various foundation projects. This type of piling system is also known as a helical screw anchor, which is different from traditional steel or wood pilings.Â
The screws look like large bolts with heads on both ends and can be installed quickly and easily with minimal equipment required.Â
Screw pile installation can be used in almost any soil condition, but they should not be used in clay soils unless you have a special auger bit specifically designed for clay soils.
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How To Install A Screw Pile?
A screw pile is a metal rod that's installed into the ground and used to support heavy objects like decks, pools and structures. The pile must be properly installed to ensure it's safe. While professionals often tackle this type of project, you can make sure your own installation job is done correctly by following these simple steps:
- Use a hammer drill with a bit about two inches wide (for example, a 1/2-inch diameter) to dig out the hole for each screw pile at least three feet deep in sand or clay soil or four feet deep in rocky ground. If you’re installing more than one screw pile at once, dig multiple holes side by side so they line up perfectly when you're ready for assembly work later on—this will save time!
- If there are roots present in your planting area, use an item such as root rake to remove them before installing your screws into concrete; otherwise they could potentially cause harm down the road due to their location near where traffic takes place regularly throughout different seasons (such as patio tables).
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A Few Reasons Why You Should Use A Screw Pile
Screw pile installation is easy, and it can be done by anyone who has the right tools and knowledge. Screw piles are also versatile since they can be used in a variety of soil conditions and at different depths below the waterline.
It’s important to remember that there are different kinds of screws: torsion-wound and tension-wound. Torsion-wound screws are best for soft soils like sand or loose gravel; tension-wound screws work best on harder soils like a rock because they have higher tensile strength than torsion-wound screws do.Â
If you want to keep your eyes on what type of screw your contractor uses (and why), make sure they give you a thorough explanation before starting any drilling!
Conclusion
a screw pile installation is an excellent option for building on a new location or expanding an existing building. They are fast, easy to install, and require less labor than other methods. In addition, this type of foundation system won’t negatively impact the surrounding environment because it doesn’t leave behind any harmful chemicals during its installation process (such as those used in concrete).Â
Screw pile foundations also have been proven safe over time because they don’t have any joints or cracks which would allow water infiltration into your basement area if installed improperly by inexperienced contractors who don't know how to use correct procedures when installing these types of systems correctly.
