How can I install a pile-screw foundation under an old house

Reinforcing the old foundation of the house with a pile-screw foundation is not so difficult. These activities are carried out in order to maintain the building with significant squats in the ground. Or in cases of risk of collapse due to constantly shifting soil, when the house is installed on a slope or on the edge of a ravine. And the main feature of such a strengthening is the ability to independently carry out all the necessary work.

There are several ways to supply a pile-screw foundation under an old building. But without visible damage to the design of the house and without its analysis, two options can be distinguished:

1. Cosmetic is the easiest and most practical way. All work can be done independently. The installation of the elements of a new foundation is carried out gradually. Basically, only the problem areas of the foundation of the house are changing and strengthening.
2. Complete replacement or strengthening of the foundation by lifting the house with jacks. The most common and frequently used method. Everything is simple here, with the help of lifting devices, the house rises to the required height and new foundation elements are installed. All work can be done in a short period of time.
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The sequence of work when using jacks

In order to build a pile-screw foundation correctly, with high quality and reliability, it is necessary to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

• Initially, it is necessary to select and prepare the required number of piles, they must be of the appropriate type, taking into account the mass of the building and soil;
• After lifting the house with jacks will be carried out, it is necessary to remove the old foundation foundation. After, the main places of the building are highlighted, where the installation of piles will take place;
• Next, using a special tool, it is necessary to carry out work on screwing piles. The distance to the ground should be below the freezing level;
• It is important to observe the equivalent pile height. This is determined using the mounting level;
• Further, all piles are interconnected by a steel channel;
• After finishing all work, the house is set up on a new foundation.

If all the work was done correctly, with strict adherence to the technological process, then your house will stand on such a foundation for quite some time.