Adirondack Helps Install New Construction Helical Piles at Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C.

Adirondack Basement Systems recently partnered with JES Foundation Repair to help install new construction helical piles at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. This high-profile project had several unique challenges, one being the need for specialty installation equipment that could be brought in through the museum's front entrance, and transported through the building without damaging the marble floors throughout. The equipment could not produce any emissions and also needed to be mobilized to the worksite at night when the museum was closed. Because the piles needed to be installed to torque levels that were not achievable with handheld equipment, it was necessary to find a piece of equipment that could handle all of these unique challenges.

Fortunately, Kevin Koval with Adirondack Basement Systems was able to partner with JES using a special piece of equipment that he uses to install deck piers in his local market. Kevin was able to retrofit his equipment to utilize a detached hydraulic motor that was connected to his machine with hydraulic hoses that were run through a nearby window. The equipment was mobililzed through the Smithsonian's hallways on a pallet jack at night, and the project was completed during the daytime.

Congratulations to JES for landing such a great project and thanks to Kevin Koval for his assistance in getting the project completed. This is a cool example of the power of our dealer network and how great things can be accomplished by working together.