Thermal Piles® - Build Through Winter. Deliver Without Delays.

Winter Isn’t a Barrier Anymore

Construction used to stop when the frost set in. Not anymore.
Thermal Piles®, exclusive to Postech Screw Piles, neutralize frost-related ground movement and keep foundations stable, predictable, and fully functional through deep cold.
Winter becomes the most controllable part of your schedule.

Why Thermal Piles® Matter in Cold Climates

Freeze–Thaw Protection

The internal insulation stabilizes soil temperature around the base of the pile, preventing frost, uplift, and lateral shifting.

Long-Term Structural Stability

By reducing frost penetration, Thermal Piles® maintain alignment and load-bearing performance over decades. This matters for all types of structures where millimetres count.

Zero Curing. Zero Delays.

Concrete doesn’t cooperate with winter. Thermal Piles® don’t care. Install today, build today.

Built for Winter. Engineered for Commercial Precision.

Thermal Piles® are designed for projects that demand reliability even in subzero climates:

  • Municipal infrastructure
  • Modular classrooms and prefab structures
  • Solar installations
  • Pedestrian bridges and boardwalks
  • Platforms, decks, exterior walkways
  • Retaining structures
  • Outdoor commercial spaces

If winter delays cost money, Thermal Piles® save it.

How Thermal Piles® Work

Anatomy of a Thermal Pile®

  • True Pitch™ Helix: Ensures proper penetration and efficient load transfer.
  • Galvanized Steel Shaft: Hot-dip coated for +75-year durability.
  • Thermal Protection: Traps the heat at the base and reduces frost penetration to eliminate heave risks.
  • Fixed or Adjustable Heads: Engineered for commercial tolerances and lateral resistance.

Winter Becomes Your Competitive Advantage

Spring brings mud, delays, and backlog. Winter brings predictability… if you have the right foundation system.

With Postech Screw Piles + Thermal Piles®:

  • No frozen-ground shutdowns
  • No excavation delays
  • No curing timelines
  • No rework due to frost heave
  • No seasonal scheduling congestion

Start in January. Frame in March. Deliver in June. Our competitors? Still waiting for the thaw.

Frozen Ground Helps You, Not Hurts You

Frozen soil is firmer, cleaner, and more stable than waterlogged spring ground.

Our hydraulic installation systems cut through frost cleanly and precisely, delivering reliable torque readings and embedment depth even during harsh winter conditions.

Less mud. Less mess. More accuracy.

Who Relies on Thermal Piles®

Engineers

  • Predictable long-term performance
  • Lower frost-heave risk
  • Reliable torque-depth confirmation
  • Compliance with CCMC 13102-R, ICC-ES, and CWB standards

Contractors

  • Faster installs
  • Reduced labour and equipment
  • Year-round capacity
  • No excavation, no frost management

Municipalities

  • Lower lifecycle cost
  • Minimal site disruption
  • Consistent winter scheduling

Big-Box Developers

  • Faster delivery
  • Seasonally flexible timelines
  • Seamless integration with modular systems

Homeowners

  • No messy backyards
  • Eco-Friendly products
  • Reliable torque-depth installation
  • Approved by people in the business!

Winter Construction Myths

“Frozen ground can’t be drilled.”
 Postech’s hydraulic equipment makes frost irrelevant.

“Winter installs are weaker.”
 Load capacity is governed by depth and soil — not temperature.

“Winter costs more.”
 Usually the opposite: fewer delays = lower costs.

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