Techno Pieux Pyrénées-Ouest has partnered with the company Terre Solaire to build a carport in the town of Lanneplàa, situated in the Atlantic Pyrenees is South-Western France. The foundation for this project rests on six helical piers, 6 to 13 feet in length, to ensure the carport is properly anchored.
Project Name: Photovoltaic Wooden Carport
Year: 2020
Dealer: Techno PIEUX Pyrénées-Ouest
Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Partner: Terre Solaire @lapageTerreSolaire
Project Objectives: To install a carport equipped with photovoltaic panels.
Soil Type: Three of the six piers are in backfill, which was there during the construction of the house.
Advantages Over Other Traditional Foundation Methods:
- Helical piers do not need any excavation
- Dry sector; no wait time for drying
- Fast installation; a half day to install 6 piers on site
Materials Used: Six P3-12
Equipment Used: EM1
Torque Power/Pier: between 2620 N.m and 5894 N.m, depending on pier loading
Depths of the Piers: 13 feet for the piers in backfill and 6 feet for the other piers.
Specific Details of the Structure on Piers: 134.5 feet open carport installed by Terre Solaire in two days.
Link: https://terresolaire.com/particuliers/supports-panneaux-photovoltaiques/abri-solaire/
