If you have a construction project underway and want a simple solution for the foundation without having to dig or build a foundation, you should invest in building with a ground screw. Building without casting is advantageous from both an economic and time point of view. It is especially advantageous to build with a ground screw because you can start building immediately after installation and that Sluta Gräv’s competent fitters install them for you.

What can I build with a ground screw?

A ground screw can be used for both rebuilding and when you are building a new one. Whether you want to build a new holiday home, conservatory or a carport, ground screw is an optimal choice because it is a fast and flexible foundation. It also works to install the ground screw in hard ground where it can be difficult to dig down concrete plinths. Expanding without digging is time-saving, but if you instead hire a construction company, every hour costs you have to wait to be able to build on a foundation. A plinth must be dug down to a frost-free depth to last a long time, which is both heavy and stressful, and time-consuming.

Build a balcony or conservatory

A terrace or a conservatory is a pleasant place in the garden and in order for you to enjoy it for a long time, it is important to choose the right foundation. Our ground screws are stainless, can withstand cold as well as heat and can be installed all year round. If you start your patio construction already in the winter when it is frost, you are guaranteed to have time to finish in the summer because our ground screws can be installed even when the ground is frost. They are carefully tested for tensile, pressure and load.

A terrace needs to be anchored in the ground at approximately one and a half meter intervals in all directions to hold well, which is easily arranged with a ground screw. There are ground screws in a number of different variants such as adapter screw, pipe screw, beam screw and post screw and they are also available in many lengths to handle all the work. Building yourself has never been easier because you can start construction immediately after the assembly is completed.

Put up a fence

With a post screw you can build a new fence without casting or digging and our post screws are available in several dimensions to suit everyone’s needs. Fasteners and dimensions follow the Swedish building standard to make it easier to build yourself. The post screws for the fence should be spaced 1.8 meters apart in order for your fence to be stable and durable. A major advantage of building a fence with a ground screw is that the screws can be picked up and reused.

Build a store

We all probably know how important it is with storage and with your own storage on the plot, you can easily and safely store your garden tools, bicycles and other things that you want to stow away. If you choose an attefall house of a maximum of 30 square meters, you usually do not need a building permit, however, you should always check with the municipality what applies before you start.

Ground screw is the perfect ground anchor for a storage and our ground screws can be used in most types of ground, such as topsoil, rock, clay or sandy soil. Regardless of whether you are building the storage yourself or buying a prefabricated alternative, we at Sluta Gräv have the ground screws needed to get a good anchorage. Our competent fitters are available throughout the country and are happy to help you with the installation of the ground screws.

Carport to protect the car

If you want to build a cost-effective protection for the car, the carport is an obvious choice. It requires much less than a garage both financially and in terms of time. By choosing a ground screw instead of casting a foundation or digging down concrete plinths, you save money at the same time as the project time becomes much shorter.

Stop Gräv’s beam screw and post screw are excellent for the construction of a carport. Our fitters can help you choose the right dimensions of the carport to cope with the wind and snow where you live. It is important that your carport is stable, which it will be with the right ground screw.

Build a holiday home

Building a holiday home with a ground screw is as easy as it can ever be, given that a ground screw can be used regardless of the ground conditions prevailing. Many times plots for holiday homes are a bit remote and the surface can vary. Even if it is inaccessible or steep, our machines can do the job and our fitters are used to working in all types of places.

Construction tips when using a ground screw

When you are going to build with a ground screw, you plan the work just as if you were building with concrete plinths or some other type of ground foundation. Contact us at Sluta Gräv and tell us about your construction project and we will come up with a good solution for your construction, give you a cost proposal and book a time to install the ground screws.

By choosing a ground screw from Sluta Gräv, you get a secure anchorage no matter what you are going to build, which is a must for your project to last a long time. The ground is pre-drilled before we screw in the ground screw and we often evaluate the ground condition with tensile tests so that you get the best ground anchorage possible. Once we have assembled yours ground screws you can start building immediately.

Advantages of building with a ground screw

The advantages of building with a ground screw are many, it saves you time to build without casting or digging while it is a cheaper alternative compared to the traditional method. You always get a 25-year guarantee on ground screws from us and they do no damage to the ground where they are mounted, which is the case when you dig. In addition, ground screws are much better for the environment, concrete plinths emit 60% more carbon dioxide than a ground screw.

When the ground screw is removed, minimal traces are left and you can also reuse them. Our ground screws are a quality product that is ISO 14001 certified, and have an ISO 9001 certified installation process and of course our ground screws are CE marked. In addition, we offer several applications for special assembly, which means that the ground screws work for most types of construction projects. A ground screw works just like a concrete plinth but is easier to install and much more cost-effective. They can even be mounted through asphalt if desired.

STOP DIGGING GROUND SCREWS ARE THE BEST OPTION

Ground screws from Stop Digging are a flexible and simple alternative to concrete, with minimal effort required to install them. This means you avoid trampled flower beds, excavated lawns, heavy concrete bags and anything else that may add extra stress. The ground surrounding the screw is not destroyed and in addition the ground screw itself can be reused. Even the removal of our ground screws leave minimal traces. They save you a lot of physical work, and your construction is completed faster.

You can plan your construction as usual and then contact us at Stop Digging to book a time for installing the ground screws – you will then receive a price quote. The installer will pre-drill the holes before installing the ground screw so that they have the best possible attachment to the ground. The ground screw can even be set in asphalt and can be installed in the event of frost. All attachments and dimensions follow the Swedish construction standard and there are many applications for special assembly. Our installers will help you find the best solution for your construction project.

Ground screws work much like concrete supports, but are kinder to both the environment and your garden. They can be installed in all types of soil without problems and emit 60% less carbon dioxide than concrete plinths during their production and use. Screws are hot-dip galvanized according to ISO 1461, which means that they do not rust regardless of climate. Ground screws from Stop Digging are CE marked and manufactured according to ISO-certified methods. When you use our ground screws for your foundation, you save time, money and work, which makes our ground screw an easy and flexible choice. In addition, Stop Digging provide a 25-year guarantee on all our ground screws.

COMPARE FOUNDATIONS

A foundation is needed when you are going to anchor a building to the ground and there are a number of different foundations on the market. Some are dug into the ground, but you can also find varieties that are screwed into the ground. The decision of which kind of installation to go for affects what foundation you can have.

WHICH FOUNDATION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

The most common house foundations in Sweden are concrete slabs, creeping foundations and basement foundations. But which foundation is best? A concrete slab is good for large constructions and it is also the most common for a house foundation without load-bearing floors. It also makes the foundation moisture-proof and possible to insulate. Creeping ground is an old favorite that is often used in modular houses that are already completed. It is also an affordable option. The basement foundation is a classic foundation that also provides extra space in the house. The most important thing is to have functioning drainage. The foundation you choose depends entirely on where and what you are going to build and what needs you have.

WHAT IS THE FOUNDATION?

The first practical and important step in all construction is to create a stable foundation and therefore you should attach great importance to which foundation you choose. This applies regardless of whether you are building a sauna, a conservatory, a shed or a small house. We will explain more about different types of foundations such as concrete foundations, earth anchors, ground screws and concrete plinths to make your choice easier.

CONCRETE FOUNDATION

A concrete slab is a very involved type of soil anchorage system that is needed for larger houses. First, there must be a base bearing. Then a mould is required where steel reinforcement bars are placed before filling with concrete. It is a time-consuming and expensive alternative to standard foundations and is really only necessary when building a large building.

EARTH TIE

The earth tie is a foundation that does not require digging or casting because it is simply driven into the ground with a sledgehammer. It is a pretty tough job to drive them to the required depth and it is not possible if the ground is too hard or if it is frost. With a ground anchor, you attach beams that your building then starts from.

CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

Concrete foundations are a common foundation that is dug into the ground. They must be dug to a frost-free depth and then poured level. Once in place, they require several days to cure before they can be built on. A major disadvantage of concrete foundations is the demanding job of digging them down and disposing of the large levels of soil that is produced during excavation. Building Control will need to check that the concrete is the correct grade, has been poured to the correct depth and that they are level, which is a must for a straight building and something that often requires extra equipment.

GROUND SCREW

With a ground screw, you can build all year round because it is a foundation that can be installed in warm or cold conditions, even in the event of frost. The advantages of using our ground screws as a foundation are many – they can withstand harsh climates and are carefully tested for compression, tensile and lateral loads. There are many different models and lengths, so they can be used for all manner of construction projects.

We at Stop Digging have designed ground screws that provide a stable and sustainable ground foundation as a basis for your construction project. You do not need to install them yourself as an approved installer will come to you and drill the required pilot holes and then install the ground screws. You can then begin your construction work, immediately after our ground screw installation is complete.

Which foundation should you choose?

All foundations have their advantages and disadvantages, and you should think through your needs before making your choice. A concrete support is a cheap alternative that is well suited to certain situations when considering smaller projects such as fence panels. The plinth foundation can suit such projects, but they take time to dig and ensure the supports are at the same level. How long it takes to dig also depends on the soil in which they are to be buried and hard soil can be problematic.

Casting a concrete slab is a very durable alternative that is a good choice if you are building a house or large building. However, it is an expensive option that requires steel reinforcement bars or cages and you will also need to create mould. If you are only going to build something small, hollow concrete blocks may be a better alternative, but even then they require considerable physical work.