As society continues to crack-down on anything that puts the environment at risk, it is good to know that the piling industry is taking steps to reduce the amount of waste that is created during the installation process of certain foundational solutions. In fact, mini-piling is known for being eco-friendly. This approach involves the use of narrow piles that are designed to be installed in situations where traditional piling may be deemed unsuitable. Read on as we explain why it is environmentally friendly…
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Every activity that we carry out as an individual, company or organisation releases some level of carbon into the atmosphere and this is what is meant by the term ‘carbon footprint’. Mini-piles are smaller than traditional piles and therefore use less steel or concrete so they are generally considered to possess a reduced carbon footprint as a result. After all, less material and wastage coupled with less manufacturing time means that less carbon was produced, and this is extremely beneficial for the environment.
Sustainable
Although they are smaller and lighter, mini-piles are an incredibly sustainable foundational solution because they provide all the benefits of traditional piles at a fraction of the cost without putting the environment at risk. As such, many experts argue that this sustainability makes the approach a force to be reckoned with as it continues to increase in popularity each year due to its versatility.
Restricted Access
The number one reason why mini-piling is utilised as a foundation solution is because it can be implemented within projects that have restricted access and limited headroom to work with. It could be argued that this makes it even more eco-friendly because it means that existing builds can have their foundations stabilised without having to tear apart the structure in order to access them first. After all, mini-piling rigs are much smaller than traditional piling rigs.
There is nothing more important in construction than a strong and stable foundation, but sometimes this cannot be obtained as sustainably as we may hope. Mini-piling is a great first step in the right direction for the piling industry as we strive towards an eco-friendly future. To find out more information about whether it may be suitable for your foundational project, get in contact with the best piling Manchester has to offer and speak to a member of the Rhino Piling team today!
