The Amity Harbor Helical Pile Project
The Amity Harbor Helical Pile Project This project in Amity Harbor was unique because the engineering company (Havelin Engineering) specified that the existing block foundation and footing could be used. This would not only save time but also save the homeowner unnecessary expense. Before the existing foundation and base could be utilized, it would have […]
Understanding House Settlement: Causes, Solutions, and Helical Piles
Weak soils generally are the root cause of house settlement and foundation failure. Helical Piles may be retrofitted to an existing foundation to transfer the weight of the home from the weak upper soils down to the dense or very dense soil well below the existing footing. One of the most common and concerning issues […]
Can helical pilings be attached to my existing foundation?
Q:Can helical pilings be attached to my existing foundation A: The answer is yes, of course your existing foundation must be sound and not failing. Helical piles can be attached to the existing footing which is located at the bottom of your foundation.The helical piles are attached to the footing whenever possible. If the footing […]
How are helical pilings attached to my existing foundation?
How are helical pilings attached to my existing foundation? The footing is replaced with helical piles permanently attached to the foundation wall at the footing level.If any leveling of the foundation needs to be done a special bracket attaching the Helical Pile to the existing foundation is designed to accept a hydraulic jack for the lifting […]