If you are planning to construct a new industrial building, you may be concerned that the proposed site is too complicated. Difficult sites can extend the amount of time it takes to complete a job and can greatly increase your costs. Thankfully, there is a solution. If you opt to use screw piles when constructing the foundations of the new building, you can complete the job at speed in even the most difficult of conditions. Below is a guide to 2 situations when you should consider using screw piles. 

When you need to construct a building on sloping ground

If you attempt to construct an industrial building conventionally, sloping ground can cause serious problems. Firstly, you will need to excavate an area and construct retaining walls to hold the earth back. This can take a long time and will significantly increase your costs. However, if you opt to use screw piles when constructing the foundation, you can create a split-level building which will require less excavation and will increase the speed at which the job can be completed.

When you need to construct a building close to a wooded area

Mature or native trees can greatly increase the desirability and value of a property. When planning to construct a new industrial building, you should do all you can to protect and maintain any trees which are nearby as these can help to mitigate the impact the visual impact of the workspace and can help to keep any neighbouring communities happy.

However, constructing a building using conventional foundations close to living trees can cause a number of problems. Tree roots and dry soil created as each tree takes water from the ground can make it difficult to establish a firm foundation level. Removing the trees in order to build can also cause problems as the ground can become waterlogged once the roots are not present to soak up moisture. The waterlogged ground can eventually cause buildings to subside.

The easiest way to avoid this problem is to call in a screw pile contractor so you can use this innovative method of securing the foundation of the building. Because screw piles are relatively narrow, you can drill very close to trees without creating a hazard.

If you would like to find out more about how you can use screw piles when constructing a new industrial building, you should contact a screw pile contractor for more information.

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