When building homes in the Charlotte area it is often necessary to have more than just a “basic foundation” but rather to have one that extends further into the ground...

When building homes in the Charlotte area it is often necessary to have more than just a “basic foundation” but rather to have one that extends further into the ground so that it can better support your home for years to come. The solution in many of these situations is to use micropiles.

Comprised of high-strength steel casing, rebar and grout, micropiles are a designed to provide a sturdier foundation. They can be as much as 200 feet deep and support as much as 200 tons. They are implemented by drilling a deep hole, often with a relatively small diameter, into which a concrete grout mixture is poured. Once this has settled, a support is applied to the top of the pile so that the weight can be evenly distributed. Because of the design of micropiles, they are unique from other foundation options, and offer a variety of benefits to Charlotte homeowners.

 

5 BENEFITS OF CHOOSING MICROPILES FOR HOMES IN CHARLOTTE, NC

Their strong support alone makes micropiles a practical choice for many Charlotte homes and businesses, but there are other reasons that micropiles are chosen. These include the following benefits:

• Easy Installation – Micropiles can be installed during a build, as well as to an existing structure. Better yet, when installed as part of an upgrade to an existing location there is no reason to be concerned about damage occurring to the structure. Also, the process requires smaller quieter equipment compared to those foundation processes with extensive digging or hammering.
  
  
• Time – Perhaps surprisingly, micropiles can be installed with relative ease and without long hours invested.
  
  
• Cost Effective – Because micropiles can last for decades, and can be combined with a minimal installation time, opting for micropiles saves you money.
  
  
• Versatility – Micropiles are a great alternative to conventional techniques, and are perfect for use in restricted areas, existing structures with low headroom, challenging subsurface conditions and in environments that are sensitive to noise or vibrations. Not only is it versatile in installation, but it can also be used in rocky soil, cohesive soils such as clay, sand or silt, and non-cohesive soils like sandy gravel, cobbles and boulders.
  
  
• Environmentally Friendly – The installation of micropiles does not require large access roads or drilling platforms, and they use materials that are safe for the environment.

Micropiles are one of the best choices for supporting a structure in Charlotte. If you are considering a upgrading a current structure, planning a new build or want to learn more about your location’s foundation, talk to one of the Sherrill Structural Repair specialists to learn more.