The Challenge of Placing Footings on Slopes
Placing footings on slopes is one of the more challenging foundation obstacles when building in both urban and rural Utah. On paper, a poured concrete footing looks simple, in reality, the slope of the ground can leave many quality details up to the contractor. Sloped earth construction means soil movement, access limitations, and landscaping all […]
Helical Pier Best Practices in Utah
Helical Pier Best Practices in Utah Helical Pier Best Practices in Utah are about more than drilling a short, shallow hole. A foundation only performs when piers are installed to the correct torque and depth. At Utah Screw Pile, we rarely bid less than 10 feet, because most helical pier installations in Utah require more […]