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How long do galvanized steel foundations last? CHANCE points to decades of field data

Hubbell's Andy Pendergrast explains how hot-dip galvanizing and soil conditions determine the service life of CHANCE Instant Foundations, citing inspections of units installed as early as the 1980s. It is a useful reference for owners and utilities weighing steel against concrete.

Winter helical pile installation on frozen ground for a lakeside cottage in a snowy Canadian forest

Hubbell's Andy Pendergrast explains how hot-dip galvanizing and soil conditions determine the service life of CHANCE Instant Foundations, citing inspections of units installed as early as the 1980s. It is a useful reference for owners and utilities weighing steel against concrete.

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Useful background for engineers and installers sizing and specifying helical piles.

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Source: CHANCE Foundation Solutions Blog (Hubbell). Summary written by the Helical Pile USA editorial team.

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