Contractors looking to purchase wholesale underpinning hardware in bulk can do so through Helical Technology, a national distributor specializing in the foundation repair industry.
Hardware options and purchasing details include:
- Wholesale Program: They offer a wholesale program designed for professional contractors and structural engineers to maintain local inventory. This program uses a custom-quote pricing model tailored to specific volume requirements.
- Product Range: Contractors can order a variety of helical pier retrofit brackets, including sizes for 2-inch RCS, 3.5-inch, and 4½-inch pipe connections. They also supply related hardware such as tieback termination plates and vapor barrier termination bars.
- Ordering & Shipping: Inventory can be browsed in their online catalog, with custom quotes provided by their sales team. Confirmed orders are shipped directly from their facility in Littleton, CO to jobsites nationwide.
- Support and Compliance: All hardware is ICC-approved and ISO-certified, meeting ICC-ES AC358 criteria. Wholesale purchases also include access to a network of structural engineers for project-specific design assistance and installation guidance.
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