Here at Rhino Piling, we specialise in the application and installation of a deep foundational solution known as piling which involves driving supports known as piles into the soil using specialist machinery. These piles bypass the weaker soil near the surface in order to come into contact with the stronger and more robust soil deep within the earth in order to prevent subsidence and create a stable foundation. There are many benefits that come with investing in a deep foundation; let’s take a look at just a few of them:
Multiple Points of Strength
A deep foundation like piling installs the piles into the group in order to secure it using the stronger soil found deep within the earth. They are strategically placed in order to create a foundation with multiple points of strength that can share the load of a structure equally and deliver undeniable stability. After all, if just one pile is forced to bear more than it can comfortably take then the structure of an entire building can be compromised.
Longevity
The piles that are installed during the piling process are driven into the ground at impressive depths as this ensures that they bypass the weaker soil at the surface. By reinforcing a structure in this way, a deep foundation is able to provide longevity and quality assurance that just cannot be matched by shall foundational solutions. For example, raft foundations are prone to movement because they are vulnerable to soil displacement, whereas these surface issues are incredibly unlikely to affect expertly installed piles.
Economical Advantage
Although there is no denying that deep foundational methods like piling tend to be a lot more expensive than shallow foundations, the true cost of foundational work lies in the maintenance. Since shallow foundations are prone to movement, the risk of subsidence is greatly increased and the cost of rectifying this damage can have a substantial effect on a household’s savings. On the other hand, deep foundations that have been perfectly installed should stay in place for decades as long as they are regularly inspected and maintained.
Deep foundations are typically the go-to method for large industrial builds like warehouses and skyscrapers because the structures above the foundation need a strong and stable base to hold them up. With this said, more and more residential projects are being approached from a piling perspective and the process, known as mini-piling, has even been adapted in order to accommodate the smaller space. To find out more about deep foundations, get in contact with the best piling company around at Rhino Piling today.
