Are Screw Piles Good for Garden Rooms?
If you’re planning to add a garden room to your home, one of your most important decisions will be the type of foundations you’re going to use. You need an option that is strong, secure, long-lasting, and suited to your ground conditions. Concrete is the traditional choice, but it has its limitations and drawbacks, as […]
The Best Way to Anchor Your Solar Field
As the global energy crisis continues, a growing number of landowners are turning to the solar power industry to monetise their property. While retailers are in a perpetual fight to the bottom for produce prices, and the cost of living soars, low-carbon energy generation is an appealing prospect for farmers. In fact, according to the […]
How to Anchor Solar Panels in Your Garden
For the eco-conscious, having your own electricity source in the form of solar panels has been appealing for some years. But with the current fuel crisis, solar panels aren’t just the sustainable choice, many feel like they ae a wide long term choice as energy prices become increasingly unpredictable. And there has been a massive […]
Screw Piles vs Bored Piers
Strong foundations are integral to the viability of any structure. But working out which type of foundations will give your project the best possible support can be difficult. Especially when many of the solutions can appear ostensibly similar. And one of the questions we are often asked is what is the difference between screw piles […]
Can You Use Screw Piles Near Trees?
One of the reasons that screw piles have become a popular foundation choice for construction projects is their versatility and flexibility. They work well in a variety of conditions where other foundation types simply wouldn’t be viable. But screw piles do have some limitations. So, it makes sense to ask, can you use screw piles […]
Are Screw Piles Expensive?
Cost is something you always need to factor in before making a decision about any construction project. And it can be frustrating when every time you ask ‘how much do screw piles cost’ you’re met with a ‘call for a quote’ button. But the problem is that there’s no easy answer to give. And in […]
Can you Use Screw Piles for a Timber Frame?
Whether it’s pool rooms, sheds, or home extensions, timber frames make a popular choice for construction projects. Timber frames are often more cost-effective. They make it easier to create a bespoke design. And they are known for enabling greater accuracy in terms of plumb walls and square rooms, vs other solutions. But there are questions […]
What Are Screw Piles Made of?
More and more people are now using screw piles for construction projects. They are easy, versatile, and can be extremely cost-effective. But if you are using them for the first time, you’ll probably have some questions. And among the most common questions we’re asked is what are screw piles made of and how do screw […]
Can You Install Screw Piles in Water?
Screw piles are now used to provide foundations for all kinds of different structures. From sheds and home extensions, to festival staging. But what many people don’t realise is that they were originally invented for the erection of water-based buildings. Piers, promenades, even bridges. So, can you install screw piles in water? That’s a definitive […]
How to Use Screw Piles for Fence Posts
Installing fence posts is rarely considered a fun task. Using the traditional method, it’s often time-consuming. You have to wait for the right weather to accommodate cement. Then you need to dig a hole to the right depth, use gravel to line it, re-check your alignment, and then make your concrete or postcrete, being sure […]