For the Hydroslide renovation in North Auckland, a foundation system was required to support the new framework while providing earthquake strengthening to existing structures. Blade Piles and custom pile caps were installed to transfer structural loads through the variable surface soils into stable ground below, creating a safe and reliable foundation for the upgraded facility. […]
Blade Pile partnered with Prorise LTD, our Christchurch foundation repair and house levelling partners, to stabilise an earthquake-damaged home in Rangiora. A total of 76 Blade Piles, each installed to a depth of 5 metres, were used to relevel the 240 sqm house and provide long-term stability. The piles transfer structural loads past weak or liquefiable […]
Over half a kilometre of Blade Piles were installed beneath 24 townhouses in Whenuapai, addressing the challenges posed by expansive clay soils. These soils naturally shrink and swell with moisture changes, which can cause traditional foundations and slabs to crack over time. By suspending the buildings on Blade Piles, the structural loads are transferred past […]
Blade Pile partnered with Bridge It NZ to install foundations for a 20+ metre bridge in the Far North, designed to withstand challenging flood conditions. Each pile was engineered to carry 30 tonnes in both compression and uplift, ensuring the bridge remains secure even when submerged under more than a metre of water during heavy […]
For a 2-metre-high retaining wall behind a row of townhouses in West Auckland, 95 Blade Piles were installed to provide a stable and durable foundation. The site presented a significant challenge, with a narrow 1.6 m accessway restricting the movement of conventional machinery. Our truck-mounted hiab, ‘Betsy’, was essential for delivering and installing the piles efficiently […]
For this 8-metre-tall basalt chimney in Cambridge, Blade Piles were installed to provide a reliable foundation capable of handling both uplift and compression loads on soft soil. The piles transfer structural loads through the weak surface soils into stable ground below, ensuring the chimney remains secure and structurally sound over time. By using screw piles, […]