
NEWS
As demand for fast, reliable deep-foundation systems grows across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, the supporting hardware used with helical piers becomes increasingly important. Better Screw Co. is proud to feature its specially designed New Construction Brackets for 1 1/2″ Helical Piers, a critical component for ensuring structural integrity, load transfer, and safety in screw-pile foundation systems.
Why a Purpose-Built Bracket Matters
A helical pier (or screw pile) can deliver impressive foundation support — but only if the top connection correctly transfers structural loads (compression, uplift, lateral) from beams, posts, or slabs down into stable soil layers. The bracket that caps the pier is the bridge between the steel shaft and the building structure. Without a robust bracket design, even a well-installed screw pile may underperform or deform under load.
Better Screw Co.’s New Construction Brackets are engineered to meet this need. They provide a secure, welded or bolted interface for attaching timber or steel framing, concrete footings, or deck beams — ensuring that the foundation system performs as designed under real-world conditions.
Key Benefits & Technical Strengths
Immediate Load Capacity — No Cure Time Needed. Once the helical pier is screwed into position to design torque, the bracket can be mounted and construction proceeds immediately — unlike concrete footings that need curing.
Versatility Across Soil Types. Because screw piles penetrate deep into load-bearing strata, and because these brackets work with both round-shaft and square-shaft piers, the system adapts to a wide range of soil conditions — from clay and sand to mixed or water-table soils.
Reduced Site Disruption & Environmental Impact. The installation uses compact equipment, involves minimal excavation, and avoids spoil displacement. The bracket-on-pile approach means less heavy machinery and lower environmental footprint compared to traditional drilled or cast-in-place foundations.
Cost & Time Efficiency. Faster installation, less labor, and the ability to build immediately reduce project timelines and overall costs. For many contractors — from deck builders to modular-home installers — this can shave weeks off schedules.
Long-Term Stability & Load Reliability. The bracket and pile combination offers dependable support for decks, lanais, small buildings, utility platforms, and other structures, even under variable loads or shifting soils.
Ideal Applications
Residential decks, porches, and additions — lightweight framing attaches directly to the bracketed helical pier for secure, long-lasting support.
Modular and prefab homes — bracketed screw-pile foundations enable rapid site work, minimal soil disturbance, and potential relocation or re-leveling later.
Small commercial buildings or equipment pads — perfect for small retail, storage sheds, light-industrial use, or utility installations where quick foundation deployment matters.
Foundation repair or new construction on poor soil — when traditional footings might fail, screw piles and proper brackets provide a reliable alternative.
Better Screw Co. — Your Foundation Partner
Better Screw Co. recognizes that a foundation system must be a complete solution — shaft, helix, and bracket working together. By offering high-quality New Construction Brackets alongside their helical piers, the company ensures clients get not just a pile, but a full foundation system engineered for reliability, build-speed, and adaptability.
Contractors, builders, and developers interested in efficient, code-compliant screw-pile solutions are encouraged to explore this bracket series — and discover how it can streamline foundation work without compromising quality or longevity.
For full specs, custom options, and pricing, visit the New Construction Brackets product page today.