Application - Pergolas

Innovative pergola foundations

GroundPlug® TwisterTM Screw Pile Foundations are a smart and effective foundation solution for pergolas in all scales and designs. The GroundPlug® installation process without digging and pouring makes it possible to install pergola foundations in an extremely fast and easy way. Thus, GroundPlug® Foundations combine several advantages:
  • Easy planning process: Our engineers calculate your pergola project for free – Get a quote!
  • Install one foundation within only a few minutes with a handheld impact wrench.
  • No need for digging, pouring or dragging heavy materials around.
  • No waiting time: Once the foundation is installed, work can continue immediately.
  • Build Green: GroundPlug® Screw Pile Foundations contribute to a more sustainable world.

3 easy steps to build a foundation frame

Double beam layered frame leveled with a spirit level.
Build your frame and level it with fx kiles.
Screw your GroundPlug® Screw Pile into the ground with an impact wrench.
Install and mount your screw pile foundations.
A double beam layered foundation frame with mounted GroundPlug® Screw Piles
Your foundation is ready.

5 easy steps to a post construction

Set a spade in the ground where your post should be located. Move the spade a little back and forth.
Screw your GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundation into the ground. The location of the foundation should correspond to the center of your post.
Place the GroundPlug® TwisterTM Post bracket on top of the foundation and move it into the ground with a hammer. Use a piece of wood between your hammer and the stabilizer to avoid damaging the galvanization.
Mount the GroundPlug® TwisterTM Post bracket to the foundation.
Mount the post in the GroundPlug® TwisterTM Post bracket.

Pergola design opportunities

As screw piling only requires minimal site disturbance, it is easily possible to install GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations for pergolas in areas with difficult access and sloped terrain. And as GroundPlug® Screw Piles come in many different sizes and length, it is possible to always choose the most suitable foundation for each individual pergola project. This way, GroundPlug® TwisterTMScrew Piles open up for many different design opportunities.
Wooden pergola in front of residential house.

Pergola foundations to all kinds of conditions

  • GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations are suitable for many kinds of soil – from loose sand to stiff clay.
  • No limits due to terrain – easy installation in
    difficult accessible areas or on sloped terrain.
  • Installing GroundPlug® Screw Pile Foundations is also possible in frost or rain.
Wooden pergola in front of residential house.

Pergola foundations to all kinds of conditions

  • GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations are suitable for many kinds of soil – from loose sand to stiff clay.
  • No limits due to terrain – easy installation in
    difficult accessible areas or on sloped terrain.
  • Installing GroundPlug® Screw Pile Foundations is also possible in frost or rain.

GroundPlug® products for pergolas

Which kinds of products you will need for a pergola project depends typically on several parameters such as soil condition, distance between terrain and post and weight of the construction. For an average pergola you will typically use a GroundPlug® TwisterTM M16/1000mm or M16/1500mm foundation, combined with a M16 post bracket. For a larger pergola, you might also need to use GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations belonging our M20-series.

Smart and efficient installation

Installing GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations for pergolas works both easy, fast and efficiently. It only takes a few minutes to install one GroundPlug® Foundation and the only tool you need is a good strong impact wrench.

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5 easy steps to a post construction

Set a spade in the ground where your post should be located. Move the spade a little back and forth.
Screw your GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundation into the ground. The location of the foundation should correspond to the center of your post.
Place the GroundPlug® TwisterTM Post bracket on top of the foundation and move it into the ground with a hammer. Use a piece of wood between your hammer and the stabilizer to avoid damaging the galvanization.
Mount the GroundPlug® TwisterTM Post bracket to the foundation.
Mount the post in the GroundPlug® TwisterTM Post bracket.

Pergola design opportunities

As screw piling only requires minimal site disturbance, it is easily possible to install GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations for pergolas in areas with difficult access and sloped terrain. And as GroundPlug® Screw Piles come in many different sizes and length, it is possible to always choose the most suitable foundation for each individual pergola project. This way, GroundPlug® TwisterTMScrew Piles open up for many different design opportunities.
Wooden pergola in front of residential house.

Pergola foundations to all kinds of conditions

  • GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations are suitable for many kinds of soil – from loose sand to stiff clay.
  • No limits due to terrain – easy installation in
    difficult accessible areas or on sloped terrain.
  • Installing GroundPlug® Screw Pile Foundations is also possible in frost or rain.

GroundPlug® products for pergolas

Which kinds of products you will need for a pergola project depends typically on several parameters such as soil condition, distance between terrain and post and weight of the construction. For an average pergola you will typically use a GroundPlug® TwisterTM M16/1000mm or M16/1500mm foundation, combined with a M16 post bracket. For a larger pergola, you might also need to use GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations belonging our M20-series.

Smart and efficient installation

Installing GroundPlug® TwisterTM Foundations for pergolas works both easy, fast and efficiently. It only takes a few minutes to install one GroundPlug® Foundation and the only tool you need is a good strong impact wrench.
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