Q. Can a concrete pad footing still be used over the top of an IdealPier™?
A. Yes, this is fine. Any method to affix to the top of the concrete pad is also acceptable.

Q. Can an IdealPier™ be removed if need be?
A. Yes, an IdealPier™ can be removed.

Q. Can an IdealPier™ be used in areas where uplift is incurred?
A. Yes, an IdealPier™ can be used in both compression and tension applications. IdealPier™ are
actually a very good alternative in projects with uplift conditions because of the high loading
they can endure.

Q. Can an IdealPier™ be used in place of bored piers?
A. Yes, an IdealPier™ can be used in place of concrete bored piers. In some instances, the
design engineer will elect to use an IdealPier™ as an alternative to a bored pier. If this
is not present on the foundation plan, check that the engineer is happy to use an
IdealPier™ in this project.

Q. Can we use the existing connection detail?
A. Yes, provided they can be used without any structural deformation of the IdealPier™,
and that the piers do not come into any large lateral loads. It is always advised that the
connection details to be used are shown to IdealFoundations™ and that the loads are
checked by the design engineer.

Q. How can I assure accuracy with the IdealPier™ heights?
A. All IdealPier™ are installed to correct heights using the latest installation equipment
including laser level. This will ensure the exact required height is achieved. The universal
cap is also height adjustable.

Q. How do IdealPier™ work out in terms of cost versus bored concrete piers?
A. As a general rule of thumb, IdealPier™ are similarly priced to concrete bored piers when
up to 1.5 meters in depth. When exceeding 1.5 meters, IdealPier™ will become a cheaper
option. Another benefit of using IdealPier™ is that they are faster and easier to install than
bored concrete piers, and the pricing of IdealPier™ will be fixed prior to installation.

Q. How is an IdealPier™ set to the desired height?
A. Each of the installation contractors has laser level equipment to determine the installation
height of the IdealPier™. The concreter will set a datum point of the site, with this being the
highest point of the house platform. The concreter will use this datum point to set his concrete
form boards. Each IdealPier™ will be installed to whatever height the engineer has specified.

Q. How long will it take to install the IdealPier™?
A. This will vary on machinery used by the installation team. An average site consisting of
around 50 screw piers will generally take around 3 hours to complete and de-mobilise.

Q. What are the IdealPier™ made of?
A. Refer to Spec sheet.

Q. What are the IdealPier™ used for?
A. The IdealPier™ are used as a foundation system for the building. They can be used in place of
concrete bored piers, dry stacked blocks, or driven piles. The IdealPier™ can basically be used
as an alternative to any current founding system.

Q. What connection do you use for the IdealPier™ to be affixed to the subfloor or building?
A. IdealFoundations™ have a specially designed 300mm Universal top plate to be used in
conjunction with its IdealPier™. The top plate is basically a strike plate that can be used to affix
to any sub-floor bracing, bearer or chassis. To complement this, IdealFoundations™ are happy
to let customers use any method they wish to connect the screw piers to be the building,
provided it doesn’t cause any structural deformation of the IdealPier™ itself. Many customers
will use existing methods to affix the IdealPier™, such as pouring a concrete pad over the pier
at ground height, using the Lysaght Uni Pier System or simple brackets.

Q. What do I need from IdealFoundations™ to certify that the project has been done in accordance to the design engineer’s foundation design?
A. Once the installation of the project has been completed, IdealFoundations™ will certify that
the project has been completed in accordance with the design engineer’s requirements, and
that all IdealPier™ meet the desired loads. A certificate will be issued to confirm these details.

Q. What equipment & knowledge is required to install the IdealPier™ if we were to purchase them off you?
A. Installing the IdealPier™ is a specialised business. The beauty of it is, though, that it doesn’t
take specialised equipment. Most earthworks contractors have the necessary equipment, and
the transition is really simple. If a client is interested in installing their own IdealPier™,
IdealFoundations™ will happily assist with the training of them and make sure they receive all
the necessary training manuals. IdealFoundations™ will also provide them with installation
torque charts specific to their equipment to ensure correct installation pressure is reached.

Q. What happen if you hit rock on the site?
A. When rock is encountered on a project, it is normally a suitable foundation material. If rock
is encountered below 600mm, a rock pier will be installed. If a site is encountered that is full of
small boulder type rocks, generally the IdealPier™ will displace it and go on to found at a
deeper level. Due to the robust construction of the IdealPier™, it will endure rock sites with
relative ease.

Q. What is needed in order to provide a quote for the project?
A. To provide a fixed price for the project, a foundation plan showing the number of IdealPier™
and their locations is needed. This should also have full details of the slab to allow
IdealFoundations™ to accurately quote the project. A full geotech report is also required.
The report needs to have bore holes testing and DCP values as an absolute minimum. As
much information as possible is important to ensure the project is costed accurately.

Q. What is the minimum & maximum heights the IdealPier™ can be set to?
A. The minimum founding depth for an IdealPier™ is 600mm. If this depth is not reached then
the hole will need to be pre-drilled. The maximum height the pier can be set to is 600mm
above ground height. Anything taller than this will require a structural engineer to do a bracing
design.

Q. Who marks out the IdealPier™ locations?
A. The builder will be responsible for the marking out of the IdealPier™ locations. It is advised
that a surveyor or the concreter perform the set of the IdealPier™ locations.

Q. Who will be installing the IdealPier™ for the project?
A. IdealFoundations™ have teams of installation contractors that are specialised in the
installation of IdealPier™. They carry all the necessary equipment to perform the project,
and de-mobilise leaving a clean prepare site, ready for the concreters to begin.