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    Concrete and Automotive Lift

    Jayrod12 and PEinc. The lift doesn't have a top beam. Techno Metal Post has an engineer that is working to provide a solution on what pile to use for the possible weight. Not sure if he/she is going to consider the lateral aspects of things. Question: What about keying the new concrete under...
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    Concrete and Automotive Lift

    Thanks for all the responses. Didn't know about helical piles, what a great idea. I have a guy up in PA from technometalposts.com that is going to help me out. Very much so looking forward to getting this done.
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    Concrete and Automotive Lift

    BigH, I completely forgot the soil type! I’m in northern VA, we have clay. Garage ceiling is 10.5 feet. The micropile looks doable but I don’t think I have the ceiling space for the equipment. I have been looking into a well digging tool to hand dig down into the solid soil and then add rebar...
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    Concrete and Automotive Lift

    Hello! New to the site, not sure if I am posting in the right location or not. I am trying to figure out what to do with an automotive lift install for my garage. My slab is 4" thick, 3500psi, with structural grade beams and wire mesh. The instructions for the lift calls for at least 4.25"...
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