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.

All construction projects have some environmental impact and it is always good to choose materials and working methods that affect the environment as little as possible. With little environmental impact during construction, you can build a storage room, holiday home or carport with a clear conscience. The environmental impact with ground screws is much lower than using concrete. This is due to a high emission of carbon dioxide during the production of cement.

Always keep the environment in mind when building

Environmental friendliness is a hot topic today and there are several ways you can build in an environmentally friendly way. By using materials that can be reused and last a long time, you are also acting positively for the environment. We are proud of our ground screws, which have little environmental impact on construction projects compared to many other anchoring methods. The carbon dioxide emissions during production are far lower in comparison with the production of concrete products.

In addition, the ground screws are very durable and by constructing buildings that last a long time, you also save the environment. We provide at least a 25-year guarantee on all our ground screws. You also have the opportunity to both reuse and recycle them when you no longer need something you have previously built.

The concrete industry accounts for a large part of the carbon dioxide emissions in the world. Concrete is necessary in the construction of, for example, multi-storey buildings and industrial buildings due to their size. However, many people use concrete unnecessarily when it comes to anchoring smaller projects such as holiday homes, garden rooms, balconies and fences. Concrete is neither the most environmentally friendly nor the most cost-effective alternative for such projects.

Choose a ground screw for less environmental impact during construction

Garden rooms are a very popular ancillary building today which can either sit on a cast concrete slab or anchoring points such as ground screws or concrete supports. However, you should know that a cast concrete slab contributes to 1,000% more carbon dioxide emissions than our ground screws do. There is no doubt that this is a very high figure.

When it comes to the concrete support, a well-used product in construction projects, it emits around 60% more carbon dioxide during manufacture than the ground screw. In addition, both concrete supports and concrete slabs require much more work than ground screws. The ground screws are screwed directly into the ground without you having to dig or transport large amounts of concrete. In addition, the installation of ground screws from Stop Digging affects your garden minimally.

Today we are used to the fact that what is good for the environment usually costs a little more, or takes longer. However, this is not the case when choosing a ground screw from Stop Digging. It is an alternative that is faster to install and more environmentally friendly than the concrete alternatives.

Environmental friendliness is more than just waste sorting and recycling

Swedes build a lot in their gardens in general, it can be about smaller balconies and storage but also larger garden rooms and carports. Even if an individual’s actions does not hugely affect the environment, it is still always best to choose the most environmentally friendly alternatives. With a ground screw from us at Stop Digging, you can take on your construction projects without compromising the environment. In addition, we take care of the assembly for you and then you can start building immediately afterwards.

The ground screws do not leave a lot of soil behind, which means that less transport is required, for example in moving and disposing of excavated soil. Transport also has a significant impact on the environment, but you do not have to travel back and forth when choosing a ground screw from us. We have them with us when we arrive and since no excavation is required, we do not need to carry any soil back with us.

Ground screws are recyclable

Our ground screws are made of hot-dip galvanized steel that can be recycled. Hence, the material is not wasted when you are no longer in need of the screws. In addition, they leave very little damage to your garden, which is also positive for the vegetation and insects. If you plan to move in the future and want to be able to bring your storage or your conservatory, it is entirely possible with our ground screws. They can be unscrewed from the ground and reused, thanks to their high quality.

Sustainability is part of environmental work and by offering you high-quality ground screws, we contribute to a more sustainable future. It is wise to choose as much recyclable material as possible for all your construction projects to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Lowest environmental impact with ground screw

Of all the options available for anchoring, ground screws have the lowest environmental impact, which makes them the best alternative. There are also many other advantages of building with a ground screw, such as that they can be mounted all year round, can withstand harsh climates and can also be installed through asphalt, stone and other ground conditions where excavation can be difficult. Stop Digging’s ground screws are CE-marked and ISO-certified so you can feel safe when using them.

Thanks to the many advantages of ground screws, there is no reason to burden the environment with concrete unnecessarily. Burial and casting of concrete takes a long time and at the same time it is stressful for the body. Save money and time while acting positively for the environment by choosing a ground screw from Stop Digging.

GROUND SCREW INSTALLATION

If you have previously constructed a large or small building, you have probably used concrete foundations or concrete plinths. You probably spent many hours digging, casting and trying to get the plinths level or your concrete foundation even and smooth. The lawn probably looked like a small battlefield with deep holes, mounds of earth from the holes you dug up and rocks that were in the way of the plinths.

You can avoid all this if you choose a ground screw installation from Stop Digging. Instead, we will provide a flexible and quickly assembled foundation for your construction project, regardless of whether it is a terrace, a storage room or the guest house you have planned for a long time.

GROUND SCREW AND MOUNTING

A ground screw, also called a ground anchor, is screwed into the ground without you having to dig before installation. If you are somewhat experienced in construction and familiar with what the construction trade offers, you have probably seen earth anchors and ground screws on the shelves. You screw them into the ground to anchor smaller buildings.

These are ground screws for do-it-yourself projects that do not have to withstand any major load or pressure. Of course, we also anchor our ground screws in the ground, but the difference is that they can replace a concrete plinth and are much stronger than what you find in the building materials trade.

Ground screw installation cannot be done by yourself when it comes to our earth anchors. An installer is required to handle the job. We have experienced and knowledgeable installers throughout the country, so you have close access to ground screws and assembly as soon as you want to get started with your construction.

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

The process itself is simple, you just have to plan your construction. If what you are going to build requires a building permit, contact the building authority in your area. There you can get help with applying for the permit. Not all buildings require a building permit, it depends on size and height. However, you must follow the guidelines that exist, such as how close to the plot boundary you may place a building.

As soon as you have your design ready, have calculated the number of screws, and have a building permit if needed, please contact us. We will then give you a quote for what your foundation will cost and if you agree we will book you in for installation. The installer will advise on the number of screws required. They will do this based on your project and the prevailing ground conditions.

Before ground screw installation, we always pre-drill to see what ground conditions we have to work with. It is required for us to be able to choose the right length of the ground anchor so that the anchorage is stable and secure. Then we install the ground screws.

DIFFERENT GROUND SCREWS FOR DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTIONS

We do not use the same type of ground screw for all projects. It all depends on what you are going to build. For a terrace, we choose a beam screw where you then mount the timber beams and for poles, we have our flexible post screw. Whatever you require, it takes very little time to install the ground screw. Therefore, this method is both more cost-effective and less resource-intensive.

Ground screw installations can be used when constructing, fences, timber framed or SIPS panel extensions, balconies and much more. This means that ground screws are just as suitable as a foundation for domestic projects as they are for commercial projects. We can – mount them in all kinds of soil – sandy soil, topsoil, clay and stone – without having to dig out and remove rocks and stones. Our ground screws usually push them aside when they are anchored.

If you are going to build something that requires an unusual fitting/attachment, we have a number of different accessories to be adapt our screws to your requirements, including L-supports, modular building brackets, fencing brackets and flagpole brackets.

MOUNTING IN ROCK

In some areas, such as coastal areas, you may have a variety of soil types and even rock where you want to build. In these instances, we install the ground screw where it is possible to anchor. Where it is rocky, the installer first drills a hole in the rock and then installs the screws.

GROUND SCREW INSTALLATION FOR ALL SEASONS

We are not dependent on the weather conditions frost-free and the ground being soft. With our help, you can also build in winter as our ground screws can be installed in frost covered ground.

For commercial builders this means you can have your building foundation anchored and ready all year round, resulting in less down time in the winter months which, in turn, should increase your business activity throughout the entire calendar year. If you use concrete, you cannot pour if there is frost in the ground, hence your construction projects are often delayed. If we install our ground screws for you instead, you can get started with your construction as soon as they are in the ground!

This also follows for private individuals who may want to use the winter months to build a conservatory or storage room. By installing Stop digging ground screws, we make this possible.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

If you want us to install a ground screw for a larger project, we usually carry out a tensile test first, to ensure that we use a ground screw with the correct load bearing capacity. When it comes to newly excavated areas, the ground conditions can affect our installation. In these instances, we may need to install a longer screw to be able to guarantee a safe installation. We have everything from 580 mm long screws to 2,500 mm, and we now also have extendable screws which are capable of penetrating the ground many metres deep. So, at Stop digging, we have a suitable solution for every conceivable project.