WHY USE SCREW PILES?
Building with a helical screw pile foundation offers numerous advantages for construction projects, making them a cost effective popular choice in various types of construction.
KEY REASONS WHY HELICAL SCREW PILES ARE BENEFICIAL:
SPEED OF INSTALLATION
Helical screw piles can be installed quickly, often in a matter of hours, reducing overall project time. This rapid installation means faster project completion and reduced labor costs.
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ENGINEERED SUPPORT & GEOTECHICAL INVESTIGATION
Experience the precision of our helical screw pile design process, initiated with comprehensive Geotechnical Soil Reports from local experts. These reports meticulously evaluate soil conditions, load-bearing capacities, and other critical soil characteristics. Leveraging these insights, our Structural Engineers craft foundations tailored to withstand compressive, tensile, and lateral forces. Our highly skilled teams then install the piles with exacting adherence to the engineered specifications.
Throughout the installation, we employ advanced digital technology to rigorously monitor each pile's torque, depth, and placement. Post-installation, our engineers meticulously review field reports to confirm every pile aligns with the design criteria and qualifies for certification.
To ensure timely project progression, our installers maintain real-time, remote communication with engineers, facilitating immediate reviews of pile installations. This efficient and precise approach guarantees foundation installations that are both accurate and expeditious.
MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Unlike traditional foundations, helical screw piles don’t require extensive excavation. This means less soil disturbance, reduced removal of earth, and minimal impact on the surrounding environment. They are an excellent choice for sensitive ecological areas. Helical screw piles can be safely removed and reused.
VERSATILITY
Helical piles can be used in a variety of soil types, including soft and less stable soils. They can also be adapted for use in areas with high water tables or other challenging conditions.
REDUCED VIBRATION & NOISE
The installation of helical screw piles generates less noise and vibration compared to traditional piling methods, this is beneficial when installing piles in urban or residential areas near sensitive structures .
EASE OF ACCESS
Our installation equipment is typically smaller and more maneuverable than that used for traditional piling, allowing access to tight or restricted sites.
DURABILITY
Made of steel, helical piles are resistant to corrosion, shifting, and other issues that can affect traditional foundations over time. Galvanized Piles offer double the life expectency of traditional bare steel piles.
ALL-WEATHER INSTALLATION
Helical piles can be installed in almost any weather condition, preventing delays due to inclement weather, which is common with other foundation methods.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Reduced labor and equipment needs, combined with the speed of installation, often make helical screw piles a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional foundations.
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Designed by our engineers, a more cost-effective approach involved using pile groupings of smaller pile diameters, installed at battered angles, replaced the need for one larger pile installed with large equipment. This method proved to be a more cost-effective approach.
We understand the importance of a strong, reliable foundation for any construction project. That's why we've chosen to supply & install Almita piles, a leading name in screw pile technology.
Almita's innovation and engineering excellence ensure that their piles provide unparalleled stability and durability, making them the ideal choice for a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions.
"Trust us to provide the best foundation solutions that keep your projects on solid ground!"
Quality & Engineering
Almita’s manufacturing stringent quality control process is ISO 9001:2008 certified.
All products meet or exceed all CSA standards.
Every pile is carefully inspected before it leaves our manufacturing shop.
Helical screw piles are an innovative foundation product, designed by Almita’s team of professional engineers.
Almita participated as an advisor in the authoring of the section on helical screw piles in the Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual.
Canadian Construction Material Centre (CCMC) Certification;
ISO 9001-certified manufacturing plant;
Canadian Welding Bureau-certified;
LEED® Canada - Green Alberta.
Proprietary Helix Design
Almita uses a proprietary helix forming process to create “True Pitch” helices.
A true pitch ensures that the helix’s contact point to the shaft is always at a 90 degree angle.
Less soil disturbance as the helical screw pile is advanced into the ground.
More accurate torque correlation values.
