Applications

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Foundation Piles

Timber piles have served as foundation piles and supported structures for thousands of years. Modern standards for material and preservative treatments have made them better than ever.

The Federal Highway Administration has concluded:

  • Timber piles submerged in ground water will last indefinitely.

  • Fully embedded, treated, concrete capped timber piles partially above the groundwater will last 100 years or longer.

 
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Retaining Walls

Timber Piles also provide lateral strength to support retaining walls and bulkheads. Wales and sheathing are easily attached to
complete the structure.

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Coastal Construction

Structures built near the coast are susceptible to flooding during storms. The versatility of timber piles to accommodate compression, tension and lateral loads make them an ideal choice to support and elevate coastal structures to prevent destruction when the ocean moves inland.

 
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Ground Improvement

Timber piles are displacement piles. They take up space and consolidate, or improve, the surrounding soil. In areas subject to soil liquefaction, timber piles can be driven to improve and reinforce the soil. Their size, light weight and easy installation make timber piles a good choice to permanently improve the soil and eliminate concerns related to soil liquefaction or lateral spread.

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Resort and Marina Construction

The strength and durability of timber piles combined with their natural appearance make them the material of choice for resort and marine construction. The timber blends in well with its surroundings.

 
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Column-Supported Embankments

In areas where roadways are underlain by soft soils, timber piles can be driven on a grid pattern and overlain with geotextile material and compacted soils to support roadways without the time and expense of excavating and replacing or consolidating the soft soils.