Helical Piers contain Helices, or helical flights, that serve as end bearing plates for the weight of your home. These flights are welded to a central steel shaft. The helical shaft essentially acts as a screw that is rotated into the soil.
When using Helical Piers, the helices provide a large amount of surface area to resist or bear the weight of your home. Helical Piles are very effective in deeper soils where reaching bedrock is not possible. The helical flights will produce a force that translates into how much weight the entire Pile or Pier can carry.
Single Helix Rod Double Helix Rod
Triple Helix Rod Extension(s)
Foundation Bracket
All components are hot-dip galvanized to increase product life in aggressive soils.
Helitech’s Helical Anchoring System utilizes for foundation repair is building code approved, including ICC-ES ESR-2794.
There is no true place to draw the line when using Helical or Pipe/Resistance Piers because there are many factors to consider. For instance, in some areas bedrock is further below the surface than others. In those cases, Helical Piers would be the best and most cost-effective solution. In other areas, bedrock is closer to the surface and easier to reach. In these instances, Resistance Piers would be recommended.
The only way to know which foundation repair application is the solution for your home would be to call an expert.
