{"id":13381,"date":"2021-01-22T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/?p=13381"},"modified":"2021-01-22T16:55:01","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T21:55:01","slug":"screw-pile-foundation-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehousedesigners.com\/blog\/screw-pile-foundation-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Screw Pile Foundation Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The quality of your home begins with its foundation. It’s critical to select the correct starting base for your house, but some people find the options overwhelming and hard to understand. We’re here to make the process a bit easier by showing you the many great benefits of a screw pile foundation<\/a>. It might be just what you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Screw Pile Foundation Is Versatile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Screw pile foundation homes are flexible and oftentimes very sensible to build. With so many benefits that are hard to find in other foundations, consider speaking with your designer or home plan advisor about what a screw pile foundation can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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House Plan 1490<\/a>
384 Square Foot, 1 Bedroom, 1.0 Bathroom Cottage
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Most house plans feature a slab, crawlspace, or basement foundation, but the options go beyond that. Generally referred to as “helical,” a screw pile foundation consists of several large metal poles driven securely into the ground. These poles form the support and base for the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally seen in smaller builds<\/a>, screw pile foundations are good for the environment and save money. You can get your dream home without breaking the bank! Do some research early on to see if this will work for your build site, because selecting the right foundation also helps ensure a timely and efficient build. You may find that a helical\/screw pile foundation works with many of your favorite kinds of homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Screw Piles Can Reduce Your Environmental Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many homeowners love screw pile foundations because of how much they reduce a build’s environmental impact. Other foundations require digging that causes soil disruption. This can lead to increased erosion and soil runoff in some extreme cases, which damages the surrounding ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of their simplicity, screw pile foundations are minimally invasive to the soil and surrounding areas. You don’t even need to bring in heavy machinery. Installing a screw pile only requires a small machine that places the support rods into the ground. And as a side benefit, this foundation helps preserve the natural beauty of your lot, so you might not need as much landscaping later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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House Plan 1429 <\/a>
2,392 Square Foot, 5 Bedroom, 3.1 Bathroom Beach Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A lot of houses around beaches<\/a> and wetlands require screw pile foundations. Perfectly suited to areas prone to erosion or high water, a foundation like this allows you to build your dream home where other foundations would fail. So, design away on your dream beach getaway! Knowledge of screw pile foundations will put you ahead of the game and closer to your perfect build. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakefronts<\/a> are another common place to find screw pile foundation homes due to the sandy soil and higher water table. THD-1429 (above) would make an awesome lake or beach home thanks to its helical foundation. There’s enough room for a family and guests, so it’s a great choice for year-round and vacation living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n