Piling is something that few people have much awareness of but that affects our daily lives heavily. Piling is the process of reinforcing deep foundations with vertical supports placed underneath a construction or structure to bear its weight. Without piling we wouldn’t have many of the large industrial buildings we have today, as they would sink into the earth due to subsidence and the building would slowly warp and, eventually, snap. Mini piling is the use of piles which are smaller than traditional ones, in order to install underpinning or to insert piles in more restrictive environments. Here are a few of the benefits of mini piling when compared with installing traditional, full-sized piles:
Perfect for underpinning
Mini piles are perfect for underpinning – the process of adding additional foundational material underneath existing foundations to strengthen them – and repair of pre-existing foundations which may have been damaged or eroded by the earth or groundwater over a long period of time. Due to their smaller size mini piles are better for both underpinning and repairs or reinforcement.
Easier to install for difficult sites
For more awkward sites – those in difficult to access, mountainous regions or those in tight, restricted spaces with little room to move around or maneuver the piles – mini piling is an excellent solution to give you a little extra flexibility and ease. Mini piles are easier to transport and much easier to position for installation.
Produces less sound and fewer vibrations
For residential areas and city centre constructions the reduction of vibrations and noise pollution is paramount to the smooth completion of the work. For projects like this mini piling is perfect as it produces far fewer vibrations, and much less noise, than traditional full-sized piling does.
Lower carbon footprint for a greener project
Mini piles are more economical to produce, transport, and install, making them a far greener option for projects where your carbon footprint is an important factor. Mini piling uses less materials and produces less carbon during the manufacturing process, they can also be transported with fewer vehicles or in fewer trips due to their smaller size, meaning less fuel and fewer emissions!
