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. […]
Frequently Asked Practical Screw Pile Questions – Volume #2
Thinking about beginning a new project with screw pile foundations? Got questions? Well, we have answers! Read on for some of the most frequently asked screw pile questions. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, check out our other blogs! When do you use screw piles? Screw piles can be used for a […]
Frequently Asked Practical Screw Pile Questions – Volume #1
Working with a new product always brings questions. So, if you’re thinking of making the move from traditional concrete foundations to helical screw piles for your next project, there are probably a few things that you’ll want to know. In this blog, we’re going to tackle the practical screw pile questions we’re asked most often. […]
Case Study: Garden Office on DIY Screw Piles
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Would you like to transform your garden with a home office? If so, the case study below my peak your interest. Putting a home office in your garden has never been easier. However, cost can be a […]
Case Study: Decking Over a Ditch Using DIY Screw Piles
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Do you have “dead space” in your garden? In the case study below the owners had the ingenious idea of building decking over a large ditch, transforming the garden and making it much more usable. This project […]
Case Study: Summer House Using DIY Screw Piles
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Would you like to build a beautiful summer house? Perhaps this case study will inspire you? Building a beautiful summer house next to large pond could pose you with a problem with regards to foundations. The answer […]
Case Study: Granny Annex on DIY Screw Piles
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Would you like a high quality extra living space in your garden? That’s exactly what the owners of the case study below wanted and they succeeded to a very high standard. One challenge people are faced with […]
Screw Piles- Did you know? Part 2
Over nearly two centuries screw piles have come a long way. Originally, they were used as a means to built lighthouses in unstable ground, today they can be used for projects ranging from large commercial buildings all the way down to tiny garden sheds. In this blog we aim to share more info on screw […]