Proven + Tested
Half a century of proven engineering principals are leveraged in one high-quality solution. Our helical pile experience within an array of diverse and geographically unique locations makes us the “go-to” installer for our customers.
The Unmatched Benefits of Screw Piles
Similar to helical piles, screw piles, or often times referred to “ground screws” are a foundation element that is screwed into the ground rather than driven. Solar developers are constantly searching for the most ideal location for their next array. That doesn’t always mean perfect soil conditions. Screw piles offer a reliable foundation solution for solar projects where hilly terrain and rocky soils are present. While traditional driven pile methods may result in costly refusals, screw piles nearly eliminate that risk.
Rapid Installation
Numerous industry studies have shown that while screw pile or “ground screw” material may cost as much as 25% more than traditional driven pile material, they can be installed up to 40% faster when driven piles encounter refusals. This difference may seem cost prohibitive, but the underlying costs of remediating driven pile refusals make screw piles the best alternative for your ground mount PV projects where the risk of refusals is present.
Why Trust Tella Firma Foundations for Helical Screw Piles
Foundation
Design
Design
As an industry pioneer, we, at Tella Firma Foundations, understand the minor details and complexities of screw pile foundations. Our comprehensive process is carefully tailored to match your unique needs.
Expertise in Steel Pile
Foundation Installation
Foundation Installation
Tella Firma Foundations brings to you decades of experience in delivering steel pile foundation services. Our engineers and technicians work non-stop to make sure your foundation can withstand all kinds of soil conditions and loads.
Revolutionary Steel
Helical Piers
Helical Piers
For solar projects that need extra support, we recommend our innovative steel helical piers. By integrating these piers into the design, we help you create a sturdy foundation. Please note, this approach is recommended on a case-by-case basis and applied strategically to avoid any potential issues.
Tella Firma Foundation’s
Proprietary Process
Proprietary Process
Our process starts with an in-depth analysis of your project’s site conditions, requirements, and potential challenges. Following this, we design a screw pile foundation plan tailored to your building’s needs. We then carefully execute this plan, using our top-of-the-line equipment and expert techniques, ensuring a strong and durable foundation.
Adaptability
In today’s solar industry, new ground mount PV systems are being introduced everyday it seems. Many of the leading screw pile manufactures have worked to provide a foundation solution that can be easily adaptable to other manufacturers racking systems. Rather than the screw piles extending above grade and attaching the racking system directly to them, screw piles are terminated at or near ground level, then with the use of adapters, the racking system is constructed and the modules installed.
Eliminate Construction Delays
Understanding the subsurface conditions of your site will help to reduce the risk of delays when installing piles for your ground mount PV project. If cobles, boulders, or very dense rocky soils are present, screw piles offer the best solution for a successful completion without delays. The presence of rock, cobles, dense soils and boulders will undoubtably result in driven pile refusals that can rapidly cause a project to be over budget and behind schedule.
The New Industry Standard in Active Soil Foundations
The Obvious Choice for Active Soil Foundation
See immediate benefits with Tella Firma’s solution to foundations in volatile soils. Our design uses 30% less concrete, eliminates the need for weather-sensitive carton forms, and reduces the structural load on your slab for the most stable foundation.
Cost-Effective Solution
Tella Firma’s helical pile installation is more cost-effective than traditional solutions for stabilizing foundations. We solve the problem of foundation shifting so you don’t have to waste money on future repairs.
Weather Proof
The risks of unforeseen weather conditions can be mitigated with our helical pile system – the most weather tolerant solution on the market. It allows for helical pile installation even in wet conditions so you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” time to start.
Eliminate Uncertainties
Tella Firma holds 11 patents specifically designed for foundation protection which allows our customers to save time and money while offering alternatives that cannot be offered by others.
Emphasis On Quality
From The Ground Up
Over fifty years of established engineering practices are leveraged in a high-quality solution that matches the performance of widely used commercial standards. Whether it’s a helical pier system or concrete pier foundation, we ensure a solid start for your construction project.
Cost-Effective Without
Compromising On Efficiency
Tella Firma is more cost-effective to install than remediation options or suspended foundations using carton forms or crawl spaces. For example, our helical pier solution provides faster installation, less dependence on weather, and a reduction of labor-related errors, all while requiring less concrete.
Defy
Nature
Weather cannot be controlled, but the risks of unforeseen rainfall can be mitigated. During construction, Tella Firma Foundations can utilize its helical piles installation. This is a more weather-tolerant construction process and allows foundation installation much sooner in wet conditions.
Eliminate
Uncertainties
Tella Firma holds 12 patents on a process developed specifically to save time and money while minimizing risk.