What Are the Types of Underpinning?
Underpinning is the practice of strengthening and stabilizing the foundations of homes or commercial properties to make them suitable for their surroundings. Typically, underpinning is necessary when changes in soil conditions have rendered existing foundations no longer adequate for their intended purposes.
Mini-Piles
Mini piles are ideal for applications where there is limited access, changing ground conditions or underpinning must take place without disrupting day-to-day building activities. Furthermore, mini piles are ideal if environmental pollution or working near existing buildings presents problems – and can be constructed using various systems like pile and beam systems, cantilever pile-caps or even piled …
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