Helical Piers
by Damion Rutherford on 2007-09-22
Signs of Foundation Failure:
• Windows and doors are sticking, hard to open
• There are large gaps in window and door frames
• Interior plaster walls are cracking
• Multiple nail pops are appearing in ceilings and walls
• Walls are beginning to lean noticeably
• Window and/or door trim are developing spaces
• Floors are starting to settle and become uneven
• Chimneys are tilting or leaning
• Foundations are sinking
• Cracks can be seen in foundations or basement walls
Helix Pier System helps you avoid further serious, costly damage to your home!
Homes and commercial structures settle when they are situated on unstable soil or their foundations are exposed to continuous moisture or lack of moisture. All this can result in a shifting foundation that can cause structural damage which greatly reduces the value of your investment.
How The Helix Pier System Works!
The Helix Pier System is based on the principal of turning a screw anchor into stable subsoil until the necessary load capacity has been achieved, spacing them at proper intervals to support the weight loads specific to the structure. The bearing capacity is verified as the system is installed. Brackets are then attached to the base of your foundation walls. The weight of your structure is then transferred to the helical piers. With this process, foundations, walls and floors are supported and further movement is restricted.
This system contrasts with costly excavation and time consuming construction methods leaving landscaping and walkways intact.
Other benefits of the Helix Pier System
• Can be used in new home construction to enhance foundation support in poor soil conditions.
• No heavy equipment normally needed
• No waiting weeks -- faster installation than other systems
• Can be installed in limited-access areas
• Faster and lower cost installation than old-fashioned methods
• Can be installed year-round
• Technically sound system
• Lower Cost
Are Helical Piers best for you?
The recommended first step for foundation repair work is to have a certified foundation repair contractor examine the situation. Obtaining a professional opinion on the causes and available solutions is a necessary step in securing your foundation walls.
• Windows and doors are sticking, hard to open
• There are large gaps in window and door frames
• Interior plaster walls are cracking
• Multiple nail pops are appearing in ceilings and walls
• Walls are beginning to lean noticeably
• Window and/or door trim are developing spaces
• Floors are starting to settle and become uneven
• Chimneys are tilting or leaning
• Foundations are sinking
• Cracks can be seen in foundations or basement walls
Helix Pier System helps you avoid further serious, costly damage to your home!
Homes and commercial structures settle when they are situated on unstable soil or their foundations are exposed to continuous moisture or lack of moisture. All this can result in a shifting foundation that can cause structural damage which greatly reduces the value of your investment.
How The Helix Pier System Works!
The Helix Pier System is based on the principal of turning a screw anchor into stable subsoil until the necessary load capacity has been achieved, spacing them at proper intervals to support the weight loads specific to the structure. The bearing capacity is verified as the system is installed. Brackets are then attached to the base of your foundation walls. The weight of your structure is then transferred to the helical piers. With this process, foundations, walls and floors are supported and further movement is restricted.
This system contrasts with costly excavation and time consuming construction methods leaving landscaping and walkways intact.
Other benefits of the Helix Pier System
• Can be used in new home construction to enhance foundation support in poor soil conditions.
• No heavy equipment normally needed
• No waiting weeks -- faster installation than other systems
• Can be installed in limited-access areas
• Faster and lower cost installation than old-fashioned methods
• Can be installed year-round
• Technically sound system
• Lower Cost
Are Helical Piers best for you?
The recommended first step for foundation repair work is to have a certified foundation repair contractor examine the situation. Obtaining a professional opinion on the causes and available solutions is a necessary step in securing your foundation walls.
About The Author: Damion Rutherford is the online marketing director for www.jesbasementsystems.com. Offering FREE referrals and advice... www.jesbasementsystems.com is an online resource for anyone experiencing water problems in their basement.