If anything, galvanized screw steel piles are versatile. They can be used in many different applications – from decks to docks, fences to signs, additions and garages and, in fact, for any structure that doesn’t require a full basement. Used in conjunction with full foundations in unstable soil conditions, steel piles can even assume the role of deep footings.
Basically, steel piles are a big screw, made of galvanized steel with a helical flange that not only helps to insert the pile, but also helps secure it into the ground. By using a mini-excavator with special attachments, a drill can enter the ground while measuring the load bearing capacity of the soil. This ensures precisely addressing the foundation engineering requirements right at the time of installation. With the variety of soil conditions in Muskoka, and the steel pile’s status as an engineered product, it can be used with rock, swamp and everything in between.
Steel piles are a viable alternative to concrete sono tubes, useful for situations where precision is needed for levelling and where ground disturbance is to be kept to a minimum. Piles are also a simple solution for retrofitting (for example when building a sunroom on to an existing deck) as the deck surface boards can be removed to install the piles and then reaffixed afterward. Because they don’t require curing time and, due to their status as an engineered products, fewer building inspections are required by municipal officials. This speedy and precise installation helps to keep projects moving along quickly, making steel piles a popular choice for both contractors and homeowners.
Postech Muskoka installs engineered galvanized steel piles for your cottage, deck, dock, garage or home foundation. Owner Rob Jackson has two crews available to serve customers across Muskoka.
Postech Muskoka
Office# (705) 646-1207
Cell# (705) 706-1756
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