The history of piling in construction dates back to ancient times. Civilians would use piles to construct foundations on weak soils to strengthen buildings.
Methods of piling can vary. It all depends upon the quality of the soil where you plan to construct the building while keeping the other variables in mind. Saturated, cohesive or silt soil (soil that’s slippery when wet) tends to be more difficult types to build foundations on. This is down to the fact that the soil particles are more prone to shifting and the weight that the foundation can hold is decreased.
Yes, there are some great advantages when it comes to piling foundations, but it is important to remember you are aware of the information before deciding on what type of foundation you need.
Advantages
- Weight Capacity
Piling foundations can hold up an incredible amount of heavy concrete with no trouble. Most piling projects will be planned and carried out by experts, giving you peace of mind when they’re fitted.
- Transforms weak soil
Pile foundations can be used to build on top of weak soil that could not otherwise support the weight of the building.
- Efficient and aesthetically pleasing
They are all driven into the ground resulting in a neat presentation and can’t be seen after the construction is complete.
- Effective almost anywhere
Pile foundations can be used in areas where you can’t usually drill holes into. So, you wouldn’t have to worry if you don’t think your construction would be suitable for our services because we are here to help!
The longevity of the building is so important when thinking of building projects. Each construction plan will require different types of foundation and at Rhino Piling, we want to help you find the best-suited service.
We provide top-quality piling, mini piling, underpinning, and groundworks services to ensure that you achieve the maximum benefits from the beginning of your building project and for years to come.
If you want to discuss our trusted and premium piling services in further detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Rhino Piling team today!
