Sinking Foundation Repairs
Sinking Homes and Settling Foundations
When addressing foundation settlement. The most effective way to help repair foundation settlement issues is using piering systems, which is also referred to as underpinning and piling. Essentially, these piering methods transfer the weight of your home to more stable soil. There are 2 primary methods of piering systems. We install both systems available.
Push Piers are used on homes with heavier structures. Helical Piers are generally used in applications with lighter structures. They are also commonly used for Pre Construction Piering. When soils are deemed not stable enough to hold the desired structure. Helical Piers are a great option to continue the building process. GeoTechnical engineers can assist if you need to test your soils.
Push Piers
Grip-Tite Push Pier System is a solid solution for addressing settlement issues where shallow bedrock is present. By relying on the structure’s weight and hydraulic pressure, you can effectively transfer the load to a more stable end bearing. A hydraulic ram is used to push 3” pipe down to a load bearing soil or bedrock. Heavy Duty brackets are attached to the footing. Then the weight of the structure is transferred to the piers shafts. We find this system works best in certain types of soil or geographic regions, generally where bedrock is close to the surface.
Helical Piers
B&B’s helical pile solutions are versatile, providing long-term stability across various foundation types, from residential and commercial buildings to heavy equipment and tower foundations. Their adaptability makes them an excellent choice for a wide range of deep foundation applications. Helical pile systems are a great choice for projects requiring fast and efficient underpinning. Their predictability and ability to measure performance during installation give them a clear advantage in many scenarios.
How to prepare for the building process
Soil boring tests are definitely a valuable investment for homeowners dealing with foundation issues. It provides essential information for designing a foundation repair system that will reach stable soil, ensuring long-term stability. By knowing the exact soil conditions, you can select the most effective helical configuration type and depth.
Install process
Normally to excavate an access hole at each pier location to accommodate the placement of the heavy duty bracket under the foundation at each pier location. The leading section of the pier with the proper number and size of helix heads is installed by using a rotary hydraulic drive head attached to an excavator or skid steer. Or even sometimes driven with hand held equipment.
Extensions are added to the pile until the appropriate depth is reached and the predetermined torque is achieved. At this point in which the bracket is attached to the foundation, the load is transferred to the pier shaft, thus stabilizing the building and allowing for lift, as according to the plan of
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