Helical Pier Solutions

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Helical Piers for Boardwalk Supports: A Strong, Reliable Foundation

Boardwalks are a staple of parks and wetlands, providing scenic walkways for pedestrians while minimizing environmental impact. However, constructing a stable boardwalk over soft soils, shifting sands, or wetlands presents unique challenges. Helical piers offer an ideal foundation solution, ensuring durability, stability, and minimal disruption to the natural landscape.

What Are Helical Piers?

Helical piers, also known as screw piles, are steel shafts with helical (screw-like) plates welded to them. These piers are drilled into the ground using hydraulic equipment, securing themselves into stable soil layers below the surface. Once installed, they provide immediate load-bearing support for boardwalks, bridges, and other elevated structures.

Why Use Helical Piers for Boardwalks?

Minimal Environmental Impact – Helical piers require no large-scale excavation, making them ideal for protected environments like wetlands and coastal areas.
Fast and Efficient Installation – Unlike traditional foundation methods, helical piers can be installed quickly, reducing construction time and labor costs.
Long-Term Stability – They resist shifting, settling, and erosion, ensuring a strong foundation even in soft or saturated soils.
All-Weather Installation – Helical piers can be installed in various weather conditions, allowing boardwalk construction to proceed year-round.
Removable and Reusable – In cases where a boardwalk needs relocation or repair, helical piers can be unscrewed and reused, reducing material waste.

Ideal Applications for Helical Piers

Wetland walkways and nature trails
Parks and recreational paths
Pedestrian bridges over marshy areas

A Smarter Foundation Choice

Helical piers provide a strong, low-impact foundation for boardwalks in environmentally sensitive areas. Their quick installation, durability, and ability to adapt to challenging soil conditions make them the preferred choice for engineers and builders.

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No two landscapes are the same, and neither are our boardwalks. We want to create a walkway that perfectly complements your garden, pond, natural area. We build custom Boardwalks for Municipal projects and are respectful of natural wetlands and environmental concerns.

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