Clarke Basement Systems Case Studies: Push Piers for an addition - Toronto
Challenge
Another company had attempted to stabilize an addition with Helicals, but they were not installed deep enough into the ground below the structure. Therefore, the additon was still settling and pulling away from the main house.
The additon was showing signs of continued settlement. The homeowner had contracted another foundation company to restore the structural integrity of the home using helical piers. These are steel posts that are screwed into the ground under the foundation to stop further movement of the home. The problem was that the previous contractor did not have the experience or training to implement the solution correctly and the house continued to settle and cause further damage. Chris Luke of Foundation Supportworks of Ontario was called in to assess, diagnose and rectify the problem.
Solution
The Foundation Supportworks solution was simple- Install Foundation Supportworks Push Piers to permanently stabilize the addition. A series of Push Piers (a round steel post hydraulically driven into the ground directly below the foundation wall and footing) was driven approximately 30 feet into the earth to bedrock to provide total stabilization for the addition.
Project Summary
Certified Inspector: Chris Luke