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June floods put Calgary residents on edge

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What to expect from a good waterproofing contractor

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Recent Testimonials

The sales rep provided us with the necessary education to make an informed decision. Thanks for your help and prompt assistance!
Testimonial by Mary-Jo and Ian M from Calgary

...This week (June 10-16) it has been raining and it is the first time in 5 years that there has been no water in my basement. I would recommend you guys anytime!
Testimonial by Lindsay E from Calgary

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Screw Piles and Push Piers in Calgary and Southern Alberta

Screw Piles

A foundation's structure can be weakened by the unstable shifting soils located underneath the home with both newly constructed foundations and older homes. As they're installed, these rugged steel piers are "screwed" mechanically into the soil around the home with small construction equipment or handheld equipment. As they reach the proper depth, solid steel brackets are attached and mounted to the footing of the home's foundation. The foundation is effectively stabilized as the load of the home foundation is effectively transferred to the home foundation soil beneath the home through the screw piles or helical piers.

Screw piles have been proven to be a competitively priced solution when compared to oversized, engineered concrete footings and other deep-foundation alternatives. They reduce potential total and differential settlement and provide a fast, vibration free, installation that does not generate spoils.

Foundation Push Piers

When a foundation is doing its job properly, the homeowner should not have to think about it at all. However, when the foundation begins to fail, problems such as cracks, uneven floors, sticking doors and jamming windows will all begin to appear. Unfortunately, these are just early warning signs of a problem that's going to develop into something much worse. If your home is already showing these early warning signs, then it's time to seek a free foundation repair estimate in Calgary or Southern Alberta to discuss the easiest, most cost-effective means of bringing your home back to its proper strength and stability.

Foundation push piers provide the efficient, powerful solution that your home needs. Push piers will not only stabilize the home foundation, they will also provide the installers with the opportunity to attempt to return your home back to the original position. Basement Systems Calgary can install these piers with hydraulically driven steep columns and a durable footing bracket that is attached to the foundation footing and transfers the home's load to the deep, dense soil or bedrock below. During the installation, the load-bearing capacity of the piers will be tested for capacity, allowing a sensitive installation. These push piers include high-strength steels that do not depend on friction for capacity, have a high resistance to bending, an exceptionally long resistance to corrosion, and a 100-year design life in moderate soils.

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