Underpinning a Foundation Using Helical Piles - Innovative Solution for Stability
Learn how Helical Piles of New York can effectively address foundation settlement issues and stabilize sinking concrete foundations with their innovative underpinning techniques.
Foundation anchors, also known as helical piles or helical piers, are structural elements used to support and stabilize sinking or settling concrete foundations. Helical Piles of New York, a certified helical pile contractor, specializes in installing these innovative foundation solutions. By utilizing helical piles, homeowners and businesses can effectively address foundation settlement issues and prevent further damage to their structures.
Underpinning Using Foundation Anchors
Foundation anchors also known as helical piers are only installed by Certified Installers Helical piles NY, is a certified helical pier installation company that has been certified and trained. Foundation anchors are used for underpinning a failing foundation;
These foundation anchors are screwed deep into the earth until they reach a suitable load-bearing capacity. The Foundation anchors will transfer the building load from the existing failing foundation to a stable foundation anchoring system capable of supporting the building load.
Securing the Footing
Galvanized steel underpinning brackets are then secured to the footing of the building. The entire underpinning process is done by experienced, certified and well-trained installers such as those at Helical piles NY.
Foundation Anchors Corrosion Resistant
Foundation anchors are solid steel heavily galvanized to prevent corrosion there are many advantages to using foundation anchors. The repairs will be conducted by certified installers and you can rest assured that the manufacturer has produced a product that meets all FEMA specifications.
Advantages Foundation Anchors
Foundation anchors are screwed into the ground this avoids vibration of the old-fashioned pounding into the ground pilings. Because they’re screwed into the ground pressure gauges are used to determine the exact amount of pressure needed to reach stable soil.
Installing Foundation anchors is minimally invasive to your landscaping only small areas around your foundation will be disturbed.
Signs of Foundation Failure
Here are some signs to look for that could indicate your foundation is failing. Foundation walls in your basement are beginning to buckle or bow. A sure sign that something is going on is cracks in the foundation walls that are difficult to detect because the exterior is beneath the ground level and the interior may be finished.
Signs of Foundation Failure
Cracks on your interior walls in your home above your windows or doors and cracks in the ceiling are good indicators of a problem. If you have Windows or doors that are now sticking meeting tonight opening and closing like they used to they could indicate shifting of the foundation. Uneven floors or cracked ceramic tiling are all signs of foundation failure.
If you’re observing any of these signs feel free to contact us at high-rise industries we are certified helical pier and helical tieback installers. We can be reached at high-rise industries Inc.com or by phone at the following numbers 516-250-2515 or 516-315-8591.
Foundation anchors, Helical pier, foundation failure
Foundation anchors are used to stabilize an existing failing foundation, they are also used in new construction to insure a stable footing and avoiding foundation failure in the future.
