Frost-heave soils are a real headache for builders and homeowners alike. In winter, when these soils freeze, they expand in volume, exerting powerful pressure on foundations and supports. Fences, being lightweight structures often installed without proper consideration of the soil’s characteristics, are particularly vulnerable. The result can be deformation, tilting, and ultimately, fence collapse.
Traditional solutions, such as strip foundations, can be expensive and labor-intensive, especially when building a fence. But there’s a more effective and economical alternative – screw piles.
Why are screw piles ideal for frost-heave soils?
Screw piles are steel posts with a helical blade at the end. They are screwed into the ground below the frost line, providing a solid and stable foundation. Unlike concrete posts, screw piles don’t rely on the upper layer of soil, which is prone to heaving; instead, they transfer the load to denser and more stable layers.
A key advantage of screw piles is that they prevent soil heaving. Thanks to their design and their installation below the frost line, they remain stationary, preventing frost-heave soils from deforming or pushing out the fence supports.
Screw piles firmly hold fences in frost-heave soils, preventing fence deformation and eventual collapse. This is especially important for fences made of corrugated metal, wood, or other materials that are sensitive to deformation. Properly installed screw piles guarantee that your fence will remain straight and strong for many years!
Our equipment is the optimal solution for installing screw piles for fences
For the efficient and reliable installation of screw piles, especially when building fences, it’s crucial to use specialized equipment. That’s where IRON-MECHANICS machines come in: the Hand held helical pile driver Falcon and the Helical pile machine Cougar
The Hand held helical pile driver Falcon is a mobile and powerful device designed to work in the most challenging conditions. Its advantages include:
- Mobility: Lightweight and compact, the Falcon allows you to work in areas inaccessible to larger equipment.
- Confined Spaces: Ideal for installing piles near existing buildings, trees, and other obstacles.
The Helical pile machine Cougar is a powerful and precise machine that provides high-speed and high-quality screw pile installation. Its advantages include:
- Power: The Cougar easily handles the most difficult soils.
- High Speed: Installing screw piles with the Cougar takes minimal time.
- Maximum Precision: Ensures a perfectly vertical pile position, which is critical for the strength and longevity of the fence.
Both machines Falcon and Cougar easily handle multi-flight and single-flight screw piles with diameters up to 89 mm – 219 mm. For fences, we recommend using the Hand held helical pile driver Falcon and the Helical pile machine Cougar with a torque of 5600 Nm, which is more than sufficient for most fences.
Fence durability and reliability – peace of mind for your home.
Choosing screw piles for your fence is an investment in the longevity and reliability of your enclosure. Practice shows that screw piles for fences, installed with our Hand held helical pile driver Falcon and Helical pile machine Cougar with a torque of 5600 Nm, guarantee a reliable fence that will last for generations. Forget about problems with frost-heave soils and enjoy a beautiful and strong fence for years to come!
