Advantages and Disadvantages of Pile Foundation

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Pile Foundation

Source: constrofacilitator.com A pile foundation is the base of your home. If your base would not be strong enough, then your house would not last for a longer time. This pile foundation is made of timber, concrete, or structural steel which might be cast-in-situ or driven at a place. These foundations are dug into the soil, and it transfers the building load to the bearing soil with better load carrying capability. These pile foundations are useful in areas with unstable upper soils that can be bad for larger buildings. However, before we dive deep into the advantages and disadvantages of a pile foundation, let us first check out when it is preferred.


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