Push Pier System

foundation repair

What Is A Push Pier System Used For?

Introducing the Grip-Tite Foundation Push Pier—an advanced solution for foundation settlement. Our system stabilizes failing foundations using sturdy steel tubes designed to leverage the structure’s weight. By applying hydraulic force, the piers are driven down to bedrock or reliable load-bearing soil, ensuring effective stabilization and correction.
The Grip-Tite push pier system is adaptable to various foundation issues, from subtle shifts to significant settling. As the steel tubes penetrate the soil, they stabilize the foundation and help to correct settlement effects.
By choosing Grip-Tite, you’re selecting a trusted solution backed by years of engineering expertise. Experience the benefits of precision and reliability in foundation repair. Contact us today to see how Grip-Tite can enhance your solution to foundation settlement challenges, providing lasting stability and peace of mind.

ICC-ES Evaluated

An ICC-ES Report is a document that presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations from a particular evaluation. ICC-ES Reports verify that new and innovative building products comply with code requirements. ICC-ES Reports provide information about what code requirements or acceptance criteria were used to evaluate a product, and how the product should be identified, installed and much more.

Specifications

  • 3.0-inch Outside Diameter (O.D.) x 0.120-inch wall tube steel, ultimate tensile strength = 80,000 psi (min.), yield tensile strength = 70,000 psi (min.)
  • Foundation Pier System, which includes pier tube, tube reinforcing insert and foundation bracket, tested by an Independent Laboratory to peak loads exceeding 70,000 pounds (70 kips).

    See ICC-ES Legacy Report #22-03 prepared by the International Code Council

Manufactured

Push Pier System

Our Push Pier tube are manufactured from high strength/low alloy hot rolled steel. Push Pier structural tubes are offered in 3″ diameter. Grip-Tite offers these tubes in two thicknesses; our Standard Duty is 0.12″ and our Heavy Duty is 0.188″

Advantages

  • An end-bearing pier that does not rely on friction for capacity
  • Each pier load tested during installation
  • Ability to reach greater depths using a starter tube with friction collar
  • High-strength steel pier sections and sleeved couplings have high resistance to bending
  • Long life span, resistance to corrosion (design life in moderate soils more than 100 years)
  • Available with hot-dipped galvanized coating for added corrosion resistance