Comparing the Costs of Bored Piers and Screw Piling: Which Foundation Solution is Right for Your Project?

Reactive soils and the role of screw piles.

What are reactive soils, and what measures can be created to overcome them?

Reactive soil, or expansive soils are types of soil that change significantly in volume as the moisture content varies. When soil absorbs water, the soil expands causing a phenomenon called Heave to structures founded in reactive soil. Essentially pushing structures such as concrete slabs up when reactive soils are wet and receding below the concrete slab when the soil dries. Usually caused by changes in the seasons and now amplified by weather systems such as El Nino, La Nina and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Reactive soils present a challenge for designer’s builders and owners. Screw piling presents us with an economical solution to the confronts of reactive soils.

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How can screw pile cost blowouts happen?

Its unusual, but its important to understand why?

Additional costs in budling projects are sometimes incurred. Koble Constructions walks you through a case detailing the events that were the cause of extra costs. And shows that when the unexpected happens, screw pile foundations are the best option.