Underpinning is a method used by sinkhole re-mediators in order to repair fault foundations or increase foundation depth of a property. When a sinkhole is present underneath the property of a house, it will need extra support from underneath in order to potentially avoid structural damage. When it comes to underpinning, Brooksville re-mediators might use the most popular method known as the mass pour method. This technique involves pouring concrete below the footing of a structure. But this is not the only method for underpinning as not all underpinning jobs are the same as well as not all landscapes have the same challenges associated with them.
Underpinning with Screw Piles and Brackets
For some projects involving underpinning, Brooksville sinkhole remediators have to dig to great lengths in order to tackle a structural problem at it’s source. While it is very easy to dig to great lengths, it is not so easy to create underpinning structures at low depths to support the foundation of building. In an instance like this a professional might perform underpinning with screw piles and brackets. Screw Piles are ideal for underpinning with support brackets as the structure can then be lifted back to a level position because the weight of the foundation is transferred to the pier and bracket system. Screw pile methods are known for being faster than that over traditional pilings.
Pile and Beam Method as an Alternative
Pile and beams for underpinning is another option that is used to alleviate structural footing. This technique is especially useful of areas that have limited or restricted access needed for underpinning. Brooksville remediators can used beams and pile to offer extra support to a load bearing wall while concrete is underpinned to the rest of the structure. With this particular method, it is possible that a sinkhole remediator will use case driven piles or augered piles for underpinning.
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