Ground anchors have become increasingly popular in recent years. Thanks to their easy and quick installation without concrete, excellent load-bearing capacity and unbeatable price, they have literally revolutionized the construction industry. Whether you are planning to build a terrace, install solar panels or build a complex hall, ground anchors offer a reliable and environmentally friendly solution.
What are ground anchors and what advantages do they offer?
Ground anchors are modern anchoring elements in the form of long hollow steel anchors that are used to anchor structures directly into the ground. The anchors are designed to be firmly drilled into the ground and create a stable foundation without the use of concrete and other commonly used anchoring materials.
Ground anchors offer several advantages, thanks to which they are gaining popularity among more and more builders. First of all, they significantly reduce construction time. The foundations of buildings are built according to the size of the project in a matter of hours, without laborious concreting and waiting for curing of the concrete. Time savings also arise from the elimination of excavation work and removal of soil. In addition, you can immediately fully load the screws.
The lifespan of properly installed ground anchors can exceed 75 years and often exceeds the lifespan of the building project itself. If you decide to dismantle the building, the anchors can be removed and reused.
One of the key benefits of ground anchors is their versatility. They can be used in a wide range of soil types, including clay, sandy soil or rocky terrain.* They are environmentally friendly and do not cause damage to the land during installation.
Another notable advantage is their impressive load-bearing capacity. Ground anchors are designed to withstand heavy loads and provide long-lasting stability to structures.
Which WT WINTECH ground anchor to choose?
When choosing a anchor, two aspects play a role - the type of construction and its weight and the type of soil. The longer the screw, the higher its load-bearing capacity. The most commonly used anchors with a length of 550-650 mm have a load-bearing capacity of 200-300 kg, depending on the type of soil and subsoil. * You must use longer anchors in soft soil.
Ground anchors with U-shaped foot
Ground anchors with a U-shaped foot, which are used for fixing various types of structures. They are suitable for fixing terraces, pergolas, fences and other structures made of beams and boards. We offer anchors in lengths of 700 and 900 mm for prisms with a width of 70, 80, 100, 120 and 140 mm.
This is a ground anchor for universal use, suitable for light structures such as fences or pergolas. We also supply a flat cap for anchoring wooden gratings and beams. We offer anchors with a diameter of 68 mm in lengths of 550 - 1000 mm.
Use of ground anchors and their installation
Ground anchors can be used for both temporary and permanent construction, small and large projects. They are most commonly used for building pergolas, terraces, greenhouses, fences, parking lots, wooden buildings and prefabricated houses. They work equally well for anchoring traffic signs, garden furniture, street equipment or foundation structures for solar panels.
The installation of smaller ground anchors is not difficult and can be done using a mounting rod (roxor), which you pass through the end cap and turn clockwise. You can drill most of the ground anchors from our offer with a mounting rod. For the installation of a larger number of anchors, you will appreciate the drilling cross. For drilling long screws (over 1000 mm), you will need the help of a professional company that has installation machines.
To avoid drilling the ground anchors at an angle, it is necessary to use a spirit level and constantly check the perpendicularity of the drilling. In case of extremely hard soil or obstacles during drilling, we recommend pre-drilling the application site with an SDS drill with a diameter of 20-30 mm.
* If you need a more accurate calculation of static load, we recommend contacting a specialized company (structural engineer, designer).