The Difference Between DIY Ground Screws and Screw Piles
If you’re looking for advice on the internet about alternatives to concrete foundations, especially with regards to home offices, garden rooms, home gyms and man caves, you’ll no doubt have come across the terms ‘ground screw’ and ‘screw pile’. The terms are often used interchangeably. In some cases, you may even see a single product […]
Can I Use Screw Piles for an Extension?
When it comes to screw piles, most people think of them being used for the likes of shed, deck, and garden room installation. They’re used to provide good, solid foundations with minimal work. But sheds, decks, and garden rooms aren’t necessarily intended to last forever. Home extensions are a completely different proposition. Not only does […]
Can You Use Screw Piles in Clay?
When you’re considering the creation or installation of any new construction, soil structure should be one of your first concerns. If you’re going to create a building, deck, or other erection that is going to be safe and last, you need to understand the conditions you’re working with. Only that way will you be able […]
Should I Use Screw Piles for My Shed Foundation?
Installing a garden shed is often a really quick and easy DIY project. If you’re working on a hard stand, or aren’t overly concerned about longevity, you can sometimes erect a shed with very little groundwork. But if you’re dealing with sandy soil, uneven ground, or a location prone to flooding, it can be a […]
Can You Install Screw Piles in Sand?
One of the primary benefits of creating foundations with screw piles is that they are suitable for application on a range of surfaces. From very soft and loose, to very dry and hard. But what about sand? Notoriously difficult to build on, sand presents many construction problems. So, are screw piles up to the challenge? […]
Screw Piles and Underground Obstructions
One of the most common questions we encounter about screw piles is: “What happens if you hit something underground when your installing screw-piles?” And that is precisely what this article will address. First Things First – Soil Conditions As much as we love to sell high-quality screw piles as a quick, easy and environmentally friendlier […]
When Are Screw Piles Needed?
If you’re considering a home and garden improvement project, you’ve probably already heard that helical screw piles are a viable alternative to traditional foundations. But when are screw piles needed? And what projects would you use them for? When Are Screw Piles Needed and Other Common Questions What are helical screw piles? Helical screw piles […]
How Are Screw Piles Installed? And Other Installation Questions
Despite the fact that screw piles were invented almost 200 years ago, and have been used broadly in commercial construction – from piers and lighthouses to festival staging – it’s only in recent years that they have become popular for smaller-scale projects. The perfect low-disruption choice for shed, decking, and garden room foundation construction, the […]
How to Install Screw Piles for a Deck
Screw piles have a whole range of uses. From support for temporary structures to providing long-term foundations for landmarks. But one of the most common applications of screw piles right now is for the creation of decks. Decking remains a highly popular garden feature, providing a low-maintenance, versatile addition to any home. And using screw […]
Are Screw Piles a Good Option for a Garden Room?
With the trend for home working becoming more established, driven not only by the pandemic but the appeal of flexible working and the freelance movement, garden rooms are becoming a common feature. They make exceptional home offices, and consultation rooms, as well as providing additional recreational spaces. Making the most of often unloved outdoor space. […]
