Foundation movement may result from a wide range of factors, which can include:
Jaco Waterproofing installs pre-engineered helical and steel piles to stabilize and lift sinking foundations.
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Steel piers are an excellent choice for most foundation repair issues which are either caused by organic soils, swelling clays, poor compaction, improper footer embedment, and erosion or run off. Steel piers, also know as push piers, mini-piles or resistance piers are an economical and permanent solution for your home. Steel piers are an end bearing pier that does not rely on the soils skin friction to provide support. These underpinning piers are able to develop a factor of safety due to the fact that they are individually load test during installation.
The Steel Pier underpinning products are driven hydraulically into the soil, lifting the structure’s foundation, then the top bracket is capped – permanently holding the structure in place.
Helical piers have been in use for the stabilization of foundations since the early 1800’s. The original helical pier was designed as a wooden shaft with an iron helix for use in lighthouse foundations. Helical piers have the capacity and in certain soils the advantages to support your home for years to come. They are quick to install and are an excellent choice for foundation repair and stabilization where limestone and/or load bearing strata are not easily accessible. Helical piles or piers can also be used in new home construction in the place of old fashioned concrete piers. They offer an economical choice of underpinning and allow for tight construction schedules to be kept.
Helical Torque Anchors These screw pile products are driven into the soil with hydraulic torque motors and can be used to raise an existing foundation or in new construction to prevent foundation settling.
