29K views · 320 reactions | A helical pile (or screw pile) is a giant metal screw that is installed in the ground until the exact bearing capacity for your structure is reached, ensuring the foundation of your structure is solid and secure. Techno Metal Post for #HolmesFamilyRescue Techno Metal Post | Mike Holmes | Facebook

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35K views · 194 reactions | You've seen us install helical piles on a few of our projects including my own house. Here's why I love them:  It does not need any excavation.  There is no waiting once the pile is in the ground unlike a concrete foundation, you don’t need to wait for curing.  They are cheaper than concrete foundations. This keeps your overall project costs down.  They can be used with an existing structure Techno Metal Post #helicalpiles | Mike Holmes | Facebook

Did you know the squeaks and creaks in your floor could be related to your floor joists? It could be that they’ve been spaced too far apart, or they haven’t been properly blocked 🏚️ I had helical piles installed in my house to take the weight off of my second floor completely allowing me to level my floor and install my flooring RIGHT. These innovative piles provide a solid foundation, replacing traditional floor joists. They are screwed deeply into the earth, 14 ft in my case until it’s proven