Digging to the Footers
The first step of this push pier system is to dig 4 ft holes to reach the foundation footers of the home.
Getting Rid of Mortar
Along the large cracks, the mortar must be removed so that when the push piers begin lifting the structure, there isn't anything in the way to close the gaps completely.
Team Work
Working on both sides of the home, crew members Taylor Hanniford (left) and Timothy Young (right) must make sure mortar is removed without hurting this free stranding structure added on to the home.
Managerial Duties
To ensure the best possible results, Production Project Manager Sean Hawkes overlooks and manages the crew.
Exterior Cracks
These large exterior cracks were throughout the whole front part of the house, which made the customer worry that the front end of her home would fall in over time causing great concern.
Foreman Checking Crew Members Work
Production Foreman Jonathan Driggers double checks all the mortar removal that was finished by the crew members before beginning to lift and stabilize the structure with push piers.
Simultaneously Lifting
Seven push piers with galvanized brackets were installed on the front right corner of Niovia's home. Occasionally, in order to get the perfect lift with such large cracks, the push piers are simultaneously lifted at the same time.
Another Reason for Simultaneously Lifting
Another reason for simultaneously lifting with the push piers is in case that the wall begins to push in or out instead of straight up.