Installing screw piles in winter is a topic that generates a number of controversies and misconceptions. However, modern technology and specialized equipment make it possible to install piles even in winter, maintaining the foundation's reliability. In this article, we'll dispel these myths and provide information on the technology for installing screw piles in cold weather. Screw Piles in Winter: Myths and Reality Myth 1: Screw piles cannot be installed in winter. Reality: Screw piles can be installed year-round. The main thing is to follow the installation instructions. Specialized equipment will help install piles to the required depth in frozen ground. Piles with a larger shaft and blade diameter (from 108 mm to 325 mm) are better suited. A support length of 3 meters or more is suitable for deeper soil layers, which may be less mobile. Myth 2: Piles will not withstand frost heaving. Reality: Screw piles are installed below the frost line, where frost heaving does no...