1. Screw piles are only suitable for lightweight structures such as fences or gazebos
They are successfully used for building houses, bridges, and even industrial facilities, provided the correct pile type and diameter are chosen.
2. Installing screw piles is complicated and requires heavy machinery
Small-diameter piles (up to 108 mm) can be installed manually using special levers or hand pile drivers. Mechanized equipment is only needed for larger piles or challenging soil conditions.
3. Screw piles rust quickly
Modern piles have anti-corrosion coatings (galvanization) and thick walls, ensuring decades of service even in moist soil.
4. They are unstable in loose or marshy soils
Screw piles can be successfully installed in various soil types, including clay, sand, loam, and even dense soils. Modern technologies allow pile designs to be adapted for specific soil types.
5. Screw piles are only a temporary solution
Not true. Screw piles are made from high-quality steel and treated with anti-corrosion coatings, ensuring durability for decades — sometimes even up to a hundred years.
6. Screw piles cannot be installed in winter
Screw pile installation is possible year-round, including in winter. Frozen soil can even improve the pile’s load-bearing capacity after installation.
7. Screw piles are more expensive than a traditional strip foundation
In many cases, especially on challenging soils, a pile foundation can be significantly cheaper. It requires less concrete, rebar, and excavation work, which reduces both costs and construction time.
8. Pile foundations cannot be repaired
On the contrary, screw piles are highly repairable. If for any reason the foundation needs adjustment, individual piles can be easily replaced or reinforced without disturbing the integrity of the entire structure.
9. Screw piles create a lot of noise during installation
Screw piles are installed without impact loads, so the noise level is much lower than with driven piles. The process is more like drilling than hammering.
10. You have to wait after installing screw piles
Construction can start immediately after the piles are installed and inspected. Unlike concrete foundations, which require 28 days to cure, screw piles are ready for load-bearing instantly.
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