Building on Techno Metal Post: Bracing to Effectively Manage Lateral Loads

Building a Cottage or a House? Start with a Solid Foundation!

Your home’s stability starts at the base, and choosing the right type of foundation ensures stability, durability, and peace of mind for years to come. More and more homeowners are turning to Techno Metal Post’s helical piers because they provide excellent structural support and withstand forces from wind pressure, occupant loads, and even seismic activity.

The Right Model for Every Project

Choosing the right pier model for your project is essential to offset these forces, and Techno Metal Post offers a range that adapts to your construction’s size and weight.

Owners or builders often request a specific height under a free-standing cottage or house to facilitate access to utilities and to have a good distance from the ground. When building on a helical pier foundation, ensure the above-ground pier height is kept as low to the ground as possible. This minimizes lateral movement risks and reduces the need for bracing or larger piers.

When buildings have an elevated structural system already in place- such as cottages or homes in high-water table areas or in a particular environment, adding a bracing system (metal bars that connect the piers) is required for extra stability.

Details That Make a Difference

• Fixed support plates, recommended by Techno Metal Post, provide optimized resistance to movement.
• The polyethylene green sleeve surrounding each pier is another advantage because it acts as a frost barrier and protection against ground heave during a freeze/thaw cycle. Having this in place prevents the piers and the structure from lifting during winter.

A Foundation You Can Trust

With proven technology and expert guidance, Techno Metal Post guarantees foundations that will last for decades—keeping your house or cottage supported, solid, and stable, season after season.

Do not hesitate to contact your Techno Metal Post dealer for any questions. They will be able to advise you on the solution best suited to your project’s needs.