How Are Ground Beams Important To Piling Projects?

What Are Ground Beams And Why Are They Important?

Ground beams are fitted into foundations early on in any project, and serve a crucial purpose - but just what makes them so important? Within this detailed blog, we’ll look to point out exactly why these installations are so crucial in the grand scheme of domestic and commercial construction tasks. As a leading pilings and foundations supplier in the capital, let Capital Piling bring you that focused insight into beams, trenches and RC slab foundations, so you know what you’re paying for following a detailed site visit or pre-arranged quote.

Residential Or Commercial

Required at an early stage for your project, ground beams are structural beams designed to transfer loads along their length to span between two walls, columns, piles or padstones. Important in both a residential and commercial sense, concrete ground beams are often used in place of other foundation techniques such as concrete footings. Instead of strip or trench footings, a concrete slab is laid on top of piles or pad foundations to create a strong foundation, and when installed competently, this is a desirable long-term measure.

Ideal For Your Situation

For many different project types, a traditional shallow foundation should be suitable just as long as the ground type is favourable, completely even and there isn’t a large amount of weight to support. When the earth is not suitable for this form of foundation, piling may be a preferable option. At Capital Piling, we have completed a wide range of piling projects for domestic and commercial clients throughout London and the South of the UK. As well as offering a wide array of options, we can advise you on your project too - ensuring you’ve chosen the correct measures to lay a foundation.

Find The Right Supplier

Finding the right supplier is a sensible step early on in the process, with Capital Piling likely the right choice, providing everything you need for sturdy residential or commercial foundations. With more than 20 years of experience, we are well-equipped to give you  ground beams and a sturdy piling foundation that will endure. We are available in Guildford, Essex, and London, so xplore the entire website to see what we can do for your project.

If you're constructing a residential extension, a family home, or brand new commercial premises, don't let unsuitable ground conditions cause unexpected delays and added stress. We provide professional piling and foundation services that offer value for money, reliability and an unrivalled customer experience, so contact today for everything from piling foundations to specific piling solutions