Supply and install of ground screw foundations for six log cabin holiday retreats in mature woodland within the Cairngorm National Park, where preservation of the existing landscapes is fundamental.
| Client: | Logspan |
| Location: | Cairngorms, Scotland |
| Product: | 132 Nr. RDX PRO RF140 76x1250mm Ground Screws, with bespoke extensions |
| Project Cost: | Available on request |
Challenge
Situated within mature woodland, the natural landscape was to be maintained with minimum disruption. Access was significantly restricted to the locations of the cabins, and use of heavy plant and machinery is prohibited.
Varying ground levels and conditions required an imaginative and versatile approach to ensure a solid foundation was provided for each log cabin.
Installation was to be completed in November and December when weather conditions in the Cairngorms can be the biggest challenge.
Solution
No More Digging visited the site to complete an assessment, liaised with architects and completed a ground screw foundation design and layout for six log cabins. After installation of 132 no. ground screws each site was surveyed, levels determined, and individual extensions were fabricated and installed to provide a level support structure for the cabin bases to be installed.
No restriction installing ground screws due to inclement weather allowed for a swift installation ahead of the project programme.
