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Screwpiles vs. Concrete: The Foundation Face-Off You Didn’t Know You Needed!
- Frank Leigh
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Let’s face it — foundations aren’t usually the most exciting part of a building project. But at ABC Anchors, we believe even the bits underground deserve their moment in the spotlight. So, we’re putting on the hard hats and calling the judges… it’s time for the Ultimate Foundation Face-Off: Screwpiles vs. Concrete.
Round 1: The Speed Test
Concrete: Pour, set, wait… and wait some more. You’re looking at days — sometimes weeks — before you can build on top of concrete.
Screwpiles: Zoom! With no curing time, screwpiles can be installed and built on in a matter of hours. Quick foundations? We nailed it. (Literally.)
Winner: Screwpiles
Round 2: The Mess Factor
Concrete: Wheelbarrows, mixers, spillage, and don’t even get us started on wet cement footprints all over your lawn.
Screwpiles: No excavation. No mess. Just a neat installation with handheld equipment or a mini digger.
Winner: Screwpiles (and your garden thanks us).
Round 3: The Eco Showdown
Concrete: Did you know cement production is responsible for around 8% of global CO₂ emissions? Yikes.
Screwpiles: Made from recyclable steel and perfect for use in tree root protection areas. Screwpiles are a greener way to build from the ground up.
Winner: Screwpiles – nature approves.
Round 4: The Versatility Test
Concrete: Works fine if your ground is flat and dry. Throw in a slope, tree roots, or a waterlogged site and it’s suddenly a major headache.
Screwpiles: Uneven ground? Tight access? Tree roots? No problem. Our modular base systems and range of screwpiles (from 60R to 89R) are ready for the challenge.
Winner: Screwpiles, by a landslide (just not literally).
Bonus Round: Reusability
Concrete: Once it's in, it’s in. Digging it up is a pain.
Screwpiles: Need to move your cabin or garden room in a few years? Unscrew the piles, relocate, reinstall. Easy peasy.
Winner: Screwpiles (and your future self).
The Verdict - Screwpiles vs Concrete?
Concrete put up a decent fight, but screwpiles win by a landslide in speed, sustainability, mess, and flexibility. Whether you’re planning a log cabin, garden office, or modular building, ABC Anchors has the screw foundations to get your project off to a flying start — literally.
Ready to ditch the dig and embrace the twist? Get in touch with us to chat about your project or come see us at the next Homebuilding & Renovating Show — we love talking foundations (and we promise we’re more fun than we sound!).
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