Advantages of Screw Piles for a Garage Many car owners wonder: why install screw piles when you can simply pour a strip foundation or slab foundation? In practice, a pile foundation often proves more cost-effective and reliable. Quick Installation You can install piles for a garage in just one day, even without heavy equipment. This means you can put up the walls and roof literally the next day. In comparison, a strip foundation or slab foundation requires a week of excavation and concrete curing. Minimal Excavation There's no need to dig trenches, order concrete mixers, or mess with formwork. This is especially convenient in areas with high groundwater levels or where the soil is unstable—the piles are simply screwed in below the frost line. Winter Installation Possibility Unlike concrete foundations, screw piles can be installed even in winter, when the ground is frozen. This saves time and allows you to build a garage in any season. Versatility and reliability ...