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Stabilizing a Settling Foundation

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There are a number of ways that a structure can experience a settling foundation. The most common cause is due to the changes in the soils after construction of the structure has taken place.

During drought conditions, the soil can dry and shrink causing settlement in structures. On the other hand, during periods of heavy rain, the saturation of soil can cause it to soften, resulting in the structure "sinking" into the ground. Also, a structure built on poorly compacted fill soil may settle due to the gradual compression of the fill soil.

The Helical Pier System from Thrasher Basement Systems will permanently stabilize the structure's foundation and provide an opportunity to lift the structure back to level without the expense and disruption of a full foundation replacement. Rugged steel piers are mechanically screwed into the soil.

The piers are installed to appropriate depths and capacities, preventing any future settlement. Heavy-duty steel foundation brackets are connect to the helical piers and attached to the foundation’s footing. The weight of the structure is then carefully transferred from the original unstable soils, through the piers, to competent soils or bedrock, ensuring permanent stabilization and an opportunity to lift the structure back to level.

Case Studies: Helical Piers / Piles

Abraham Lincoln High School Addition — Columns required temporary support during construction to prevent settlement/movement. Read more...
Holiday Inn Hotel and Water Park — Support was needed for a water slide that was designed to exit the building with multiple bends and then re-enter. Read more...
St. Benedict's Church — Addition was to be added to variable, undocumented fill soils. Ten helical piers were used for foundation support. Read more...
Metropolitan Community College — Existing fill soils were unsuitable for support of three new signage elements that were to be built. Thirty-four helical piers were installed. Read more...

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