Helical Piles – Professional Outdoor Living Inc.

What is a Helical Pile?

Helical piles, which are sometimes referred to as helical piers, helical anchors, and posts, are a screw-in pile used to build deep foundation systems and ground anchoring systems. A helical pile consists of a central shaft (circular or square) and a helix plate(s). The helix plates which are press-formed with a predetermined pitch to resemble a screw are welded to the shaft. They are fabricated in various sizes and configurations to meet different types of loading and logistical requirements. The size and configuration of a helical pile is based on the design load the pile will carry, the existing soil conditions, the corrosiveness of the existing soils and the service life of the structure.

Product Specifications

Product	Max Capacity	Shaft Size	Helix Size	STD Length
M1 Helical Pile	11kips	2.375″	8″	5′
M2 Helical Pile	19kips	3.000″	10″	6′
M3 Helical Pile	29kips	3.500″	12″, 14″	10′

Other Products

Extensions Available For All Sizes

Underpinning Brackets

Adjustable Saddles

Extensions Available For All Sizes

Stationary Saddles

Custom Brackets

We can custom-build any of our helical pile products to suit your project requirements

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No Waiting For Inspections

Gone are the days of waiting for the local building inspector to show up on your site and approve your footings before pouring concrete. When using helical piles, an engineer provides a report with specific pile depth, size, and torque requirements.
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You can fill out the report throughout the day, as you reach the engineers required torque thresholds, and start building as soon as the piers are drilled.
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When the building inspector arrives, they will simply verify the drawings as your team proceeds toward completion. Fast, simple, and efficient.

Reduce the Risk of Mistakes

Installing a concrete post, only to find that your client changed their design, or that you installed the post in the wrong place can cause a delay in your timelines. Drilling another post will start your whole process over and extend your timelines even further — and removing the post would cause a major headache as you tear up the client’s lawn, fill another hole with soil, and wave goodbye to your referral.
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Even the best deck builders make mistakes, but helical piles allow you to simply remove the metal screw and replace it in its proper location. You will not only save money on additional labour, but you will also be able to reuse the screw and avoid additional material expenditures.

A More Reliable Post

Most deck builders drill the same depth for their concrete posts, regardless of the soil type. Typically, for areas that have colder climates, the municipal regulations recommend digging a foot below the frost line. However, while this may be an easy code to follow, it doesn’t ensure the best product for your customers.
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The problem with this process is that it doesn’t take into account different types of soil — some areas may consist of soft sand, and others a tougher clay. This inconsistency may lead to the foundation shifting over time, warping the deck.
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Helical piles offer a more robust solution for your customers. By measuring a torque readout on each pile as you screw posts deeper, you are able to ensure consistency throughout the deck’s foundation, regardless of the soil condition.

Advantages of Helical Piles

Eliminate Concrete Curing

Helical piles can be used to replace concrete pads under decks. Helical piles do not need to be concreted into the ground which eliminates curing time, formwork, and associated costs.

Reduce Your Commuting Time

Helical piles help move your project to completion quickly. Unlike concrete, helical piles do not require time to dig out or set, allowing you to continue working without delays.

Installed All Year Round

Concrete requires a temperature >5°C to cure — which means that most deck builders cannot start on your project until late in spring. When you build your decks with helical piles, you can kick the season off early. Get ahead of the summer rush and use helical piles to install decks before winter ends.