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cutting edge
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2011 10:37
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Hello all,
I stumbled across this forum the other day, and have spent hours reading through the threads. Still have many more to go.....
Thanks to all of you that have shared info, pictures, etc. It is very enlightening.
The one thing I read here that has really piqued my interest is this
http://www.pinfoundations.com/
Has anyone here actually used these? They look very interesting to me, and would like to hear some feedback on them.
Thanks in advance for replies.
Chuck
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neb
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2011 15:05
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I have not used them but know of some that have. If done correctly I wouldn't see why they wouldn't work. The only problem I would see is not having a good footing in high winds. Just my 2 cents.
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Swamphunter
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2011 15:25
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I like the concept, but what happens if you hit roots or rocks or bedrock? That would be my only concern....
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 26 Dec 2011 15:37
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Note that the uses they illustrate do not include cabins or houses.
They should provide better uplift resistance than a pier sitting on a block and probably better uplift resistance than many piers in the ground. However, they will still face the same issues of piers. That is they depend on the ground remaining solid to provide lateral resistance to movement, or the piers will be dependent on bracing for lateral support. All to often that can be inadequate. They are still prone to frost heaving.
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