Helical Screw Piles for Retaining Walls

PierTech Systems: Secure Foundations for Retaining Walls with Helical Screw Piles

At PierTech Systems, we know that retaining walls play a critical role in managing soil and water, protecting properties from erosion and damage. A strong and stable foundation is essential to ensure the effectiveness and longevity of retaining walls. Our helical screw piles provide the perfect foundation solution, offering unmatched stability and support for retaining walls of all sizes.

What Are PierTech Helical Screw Piles?

PierTech's helical screw piles are steel shafts with helically-shaped plates designed to be driven deep into the ground. This innovative foundation system provides a stable base for retaining walls, ensuring they remain secure and effective in holding back soil and water.

Why Choose PierTech Helical Screw Piles for Retaining Walls?

Quick and Efficient Installation:
PierTech’s helical screw piles can be installed quickly, reducing the time needed to complete retaining wall projects, allowing your landscape to be protected sooner.
Superior Stability and Load-Bearing Capacity:
Our helical screw piles are engineered to provide exceptional stability, ensuring that retaining walls remain secure and level, even under heavy pressure from soil and water.
Suitable for All Soil Types:
Whether your retaining wall is being built on clay, sand, or rocky terrain, PierTech’s helical screw piles are adaptable to any soil condition, providing a reliable foundation.
Minimal Environmental Impact:
The installation process requires minimal excavation, preserving the surrounding landscape while providing a strong foundation.

Trust PierTech Systems for Your Retaining Wall Foundations

When it comes to building retaining walls, a strong foundation is essential for safety and effectiveness. PierTech Systems provides a foundation solution that combines speed, strength, and reliability. Our helical screw piles ensure that your retaining walls remain secure and stable for years to come. Choose PierTech Systems for a foundation you can trust.

Two type of Helical Piers

PierTech™ manufactures two patented types of piers. Round shaft, best used in compression situations, and square shaft best used in tension situations.

Made from the highest quality steel

Higher torque capacity than the competition

Superior lateral strength and stability

Galvanized or bare steel options

Square or round shafts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some the advantages of using piers for carports?

Piers are superior to other methods in many ways. Hand-dug and drilled concrete piers can do an adequate job. However, they are extremely time-consuming, messy, expensive, and labor-intensive. Concrete piers are also susceptible to weather-related problems such as frost heave and water damage. Driven Piles can be effective, but limited access and sensitivity of existing buildings make their use difficult for an installer. Helical piering is cost-effective, requires little to no concrete, can be performed in limited access situations, and is virtually vibration free.

What is the life expectancy of piers when used for carport applications?

Many factors determine the life expectancy. Though Helical Piers can be galvanized to prevent rusting, the varying soil conditions can affect life expectancy. It is the general estimation that piers last over 150 years in normal soil conditions.

What kind of warranty or guarantee do you offer with your helical piles?

We offer a 75-year limited warranty.

What kind of equipment is used for installing piers for carports?

PierTech™ offers installation equipment that attaches to skid steers, mini and full-size excavators, and backhoes. PierTech™ even offers handheld installation equipment for limited access areas. The stages of helical pier installation include soil analysis, precise torque application, and professional oversight to ensure stability and compliance with local building codes.

How many helical piers are needed?

The number of helical piers needed depends on the size and weight of the structure, the building components being supported, and the condition of the soil. Factors such as the length, size, and additional needs like concrete, brackets, or beam caps can also affect the cost.