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What is the major difference between piers?

April 26, 2017difference piers

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What is the major difference between piers?

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Some piers have a smaller shaft, which may cause the piers to bend or fail. The larger in diameter the stronger the lateral load on the pier. A 3 to 4 inch in diameter pier is the best for raising structures because of the load capacities.