When a foundation is laid improperly, big problems can arise. Number one on the list is when everything begins to slide or settle far beyond any intention. Some contractors don’t build a foundation deep enough and stable enough to withstand soil conditions like clay and muck. In addition, long-ago buried debris and sinkholes can also take out the foundation, leaving a house uninhabitable. That’s why you always need a contractor who knows foundations inside out.
What is Pier Jacking?
Pier jacking is used to shore up a sinking foundation before the building collapses. However, pier jacks are often used to repair a foundation rather than installing them while building to give more support for the building, even when erosion takes place. As a result, many homeowners wind up frantically searching for a way to repair their foundations without having to rebuild them. If you plan on building, ensure pre-construction piers are part of the blueprints.
- Pre-Construction Piers
- Using pre-construction piers to support a foundation during building creates a far more stable foundation than those built without piers. In addition, the pre-construction piers we use at Anglin’s are installed with our proprietary method of attaching the pier bracket to the concrete without drilling holes into the structure to install the piers. We’ve been using this method since 1930, and we guarantee it.
- Helical Piers
- One type of piers we use in pre-construction is helical piers. A helical pier is a steel shaft with a helix that curves like a spiral around it, so it turns like a screw. These piers are very efficient with soil that is inconsistent with a stable foundation. Helical piers can also be used to repair and support a failing foundation.
- Resistance or Push Piers
- Resistance piers, also called push piers, are another type of pier we use. A resistance or push pier is a straight steel shaft installed by pushing it down into the soil using hydraulics and then using the weight of the building itself as resistance, holding it in place.
- Slab Piers
- Slab piers stabilize concrete slabs such as those used in sidewalks, driveways and patios. These piers are used to support a slab that has been raised. They provide the support needed to hold the slab and allow the area under the concrete to be re-filled, adding stabilization.
Quality Pier Jacking in the Atlanta Area
Whatever type of pier installation or foundation work you need in the Atlanta area, the contractor you need is Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs. We’ve been building and repairing foundations in Atlanta for over 90 years. We’ve got our proprietary method of attaching pier brackets that won’t harm your structure with drilling holes. Call Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs for all your concrete needs. We fix it for life the first time!
Posted on behalf of John Anglin, Anglin’s Foundation & Masonry Repairs
