What Are Helical Piers? Deep Foundation Solutions for Unstable Soil Conditions
Helical piers are steel shaft foundation systems with helical plates (spiral-shaped bearing plates) that screw into the ground to transfer structural loads from unstable surface soil to deeper, load-bearing strata. According to ICC-ES (International Code Council Evaluation Service) standards, helical piles provide permanent foundation stabilization for both new construction and foundation repair applications in poor…