PILED REINFORCED CONCRETE GROUND BEAM
PILED REINFORCED CONCRETE GROUND BEAMS ARE REGULARLY INSTALLED FOR NEW BUILDS AND EXTENSIONS. IT IS A RECOMMENDED SYSTEM FOR WATER BOARD BUILD OVER AGREEMENTS AND OFTEN USED IN SITES WITH ESTABLISHED TREES. GET IN TOUCH WITH ALTERNATIVE PILING SOLUTIONS IN THE SOUTH WEST TO FIND OUT MORE.
THE PROCESS
We will work to the structural engineer design and calculations for your project, which will determine the pile size and quantity and an individual load per pile, to ensure that the structure is correctly supported. A foundation trench will be dug to a depth of approximately 600mm to accommodate the ground beam. The pile positions are then marked out and each helical screw pile is then installed with a digger mounted or hand-held torque head.
During installation a gauge constantly measures and monitors the resistance; our installation team will use these readings to reach the required load for each individual pile. If required, heave protection is installed and then the steel reinforced cages are fitted in the trench, over the piles.
Each pile is topped with a rebar head and the concrete is poured to form the ground beam in preparation for the superstructure. The readings during installation are logged and this forms the pile log that we provide you with which confirms that the piles have been installed to the structural engineers plans and calculations, buildings regulations will require this.
THE ADVANTAGES
A piled reinforced concrete ground beam is an ideal system for both made up ground and areas with trees as it allows for the heave and shrinkage in the clay. Screw piles are extremely shrub and tree friendly as the slender shaft causes virtually no damage to the root systems. There is little noise or ground disturbance and the piles can be installed into most ground types with minimal muck away. Our hand-held installation option will allow for installation in small spaces or sites with limited access. We offer different sized piles to suit your required loadings.
START THE PROCESS
To begin, just drop us an email explaining what you're looking to do. We'll then visit your site, conduct a survey and then provide details of what we'd do as well as a free quote. Our team are all qualified and our rates are consistently competitive. If you need a second opinion, then we can provide suitable references for you.
WE ARE HAPPY TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT AND TAILOR A SOLUTION FOR YOU SO GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
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