Blog posts with tag: Soil

diamond pier vs. helical footings

Choosing the Right Residential Deck Footing

How the Top Alternative Solutions Compare
final deck

The Foundation of Every Great Deck

Building Beyond the Standard Deck Footing
Winter Install

Frost Heave Explained

Frost Heave Is A Complicated Process. Here's What the Code Doesn't Tell You
DP Heave Arrows

Uplift Resistance Explained

The uplift resistance of the Diamond Pier system effectively resists frost heave pressures often found in the northern portion of the United States.
DP Installation Cutaway

The Value of Alternative Engineered Products

The inclusion of Section R104.11 Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment in the 2018 International Residential Code addresses and allows for implementation of new technologies...
Bearing Area Arrows

Understanding Pin Pile Technology

Learn how the Diamond Pier concrete head creates a locking mechanism for bearing pins that strengthens as the load increases.

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Choosing the Right Residential Deck Footing
The Foundation of Every Great Deck
Code Compliance vs. Code Approval
Frost Heave Explained
Uplift Resistance Explained

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