Here at Rhino Piling, we recognise that the wide array of different methods that the piling industry provides can be confusing for property owners. After all, the type of foundation that a building requires is often determined by the condition of the soil, the location of the installation, and the type of structure that is being installed upon it. In order to clear-up any confusion, we have decided to go over some of the pros and cons of cast-in-place concrete piling. Read on to find out more…
Pro: Concrete cast-in-situ piles create less vibration
Unlike pre-made concrete piles, the space necessary for the cast-in-place concrete piles is excavated ahead of time as part of the preparation process. After this, a steel case is made and fresh concrete is poured inside and allowed to cure in order to form the pile itself. As a result, little vibration is made because the pile does not have to be driven into the ground in order to be installed.
Con: The installation time for cast-in-situ piles is often longer
With this said, pre-cast concrete piles are popular due to their time-saving promise. After all, these piles are cast ahead of time in a factory or warehouse using specialised machinery and then transported to the required location to be installed. On the other hand, cast-in-place piles are made on-site which can increase the installation time and any problems with the piles cannot be rectified beforehand which may even delay a piling project.
Pro: Concrete cast-in-situ piles are maintenance free
Since cast-in-place concrete piles are installed on a construction site, there is no need for any further intervention from the piling team. After all, concrete is a durable material which means that the finished piles are said to be maintenance-free. As a result, the structure that is built upon them shouldn’t need to be disturbed at any point in the future.
A foundation is essential in order to prevent subsidence and other forms of soil-movement related damage. Piling is one of the most popular foundational approaches because the weight of a structure is transferred to the stronger and more robust soil that is found deep within the earth. To find out more information about cast-in-situ concrete piling, get in contact with the best piling in Manchester and speak to a member of the Rhino Piling team today!
