Helical Piers

The Second Coming of Christ in Foundations

This is what we need to build in tight spaces (in the forest, additions to houses, etc.) No concrete, no excavation. Just a giant screw driver and some giant screws :)

https://www.constructionprotips.com/tools-materials/helical-piers/

https://www.esogrepair.com/blog/2017/11/15/helical-pier-work/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgzNhFh-jEk

Helical piers are basically large metal screws that are driven into the ground.

Helical piers minimize time spent installing a foundation, causes little disturbance to the soil and transfers the weight of the structure, to soils deep into the earth that would bear the load.

Helical piers are also fast becoming the go-to footing solution for decks, porches and additions. No matter how hard you try, the use of the heavy equipment needed to build concrete footings is going to destroy a finished yard and likely frustrate the homeowner. Helical piers don’t require any excavation, and there’s no need for concrete trucks. There are some walk-behind machines that are so small and maneuverable that they can even drive down piers inside a home.