Poles are anchored in fully concreted
foundation and include anti-lift rods.
Foundation design is critical for the reliable
long term performance of the building. Foundations are required to
resist various loads including those from the crop, wind & snow load.
Redpath foundations & footings are anchored deep (1.2m) into the ground
& have a diameter of up to 400mm dependant on surrounding ground conditions.
Redpath can usually recommend alternative footing designs for site specific
conditions such as sand or loose peat which usually require a differing
design from standard. All footings include anti-pullout rods to resist
uplift loads & for positive securing of the concrete to the post.
Another standard feature of our footing design is the inclusion of a heavy
duty anti-corrosion treatment for protection from ground contact.
All posts & footings feature a “hot dipped”
galvanized marine type finish which is then additionally coated with a
water resistant chlorinated rubber protective paint. Both of these
coatings give a superior guarantee of corrosion resistance & long trouble
free life even in the harshest conditions of spray use & saltwater
exposure.
