Townhouse complexes consisting of one and two storey units had settled up to 250 mm and were considered unstable and could no longer be occupied. Chance Helical Piers were deemed the best repair system because they could be installed with no vibrations or spoils during installation.
Stabilization and Realignment of Townhouses
Posted at 07:45 pm Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Foundation Piers Used for Residential Structure
Posted at 02:37 pm Friday, April 20th, 2012
New Residential Consruction required Chance® Helical Piers to support the strucutre. Substantial savings were realized over other foundation support methods evaluated.
Remedial Repair with Chance Helical Piers
Posted at 02:48 pm Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
The Wentworth townhouse development was built in 1973 on a low-lying area that had been filled to facilitate the development. A total of 121⁄2 units in four different buildings required underpinning to stabilize the townhouses against further anticipated settlement. Helical Piers / Anchors were the solution.
Soil: The Other Half of the Foundation
Posted at 02:17 pm Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Understanding the stuff the house sits on may prevent cost overruns, callbacks and neighborhood gossip. Preventing settlement problems begins with the recognition that the soil a foundation rests on is part of the foundation system;
it's a building material, just like the 2x4 studs that frame the house.
Foundation Tips for Older Homes
Posted at 08:09 pm Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Are you looking to buy an older home and not certain how to verify the state of the foundation? Read this article for some tips to avoid significant foundation repairs and headaches.