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Practical guides on ground screws and screw foundations, for building professionals and informed clients.

Group of T-Block ground screws installed in a lawn for the base of a structure, with an aerial work platform in the background
Technical articles 2 min read

How much weight can ground screws hold?

One of the most important questions about ground screws is: how much weight can they hold? It matters because it bears directly on the safety of the structure. The answer is: it depends on…

20 July 2026 Read →
Round flange of a T-Block ground screw flush with the lawn, with a galvanized steel upright bolted to it
Technical articles 2 min read

How do you connect a ground screw to the structure?

One of the most common questions is: “So how is the screw connected to the structure?” It is a perfectly normal doubt. We are all used to concrete slabs, so the world of ground screws can seem…

2 July 2026 Read →
Illustrated cross-section of clay soil with a T-Block ground screw in place and an enlarged detail of the helix
Technical articles 2 min read

Are ground screws suitable for all soils?

One of the most frequent questions is: do ground screws work in any soil? The answer is: in most cases, yes. Screw foundations are a very versatile, adaptable solution, but…

15 June 2026 Read →
Timber platform under a white marquee in a park, resting on T-Block ground screws
Technical articles 2 min read

What are ground screws used for?

Ground screws are a deep foundation system that transfers the loads of a structure to the ground quickly, in a controlled way and without pouring concrete. Thanks to their versatility…

28 May 2026 Read →
Hands in work gloves screwing a T-Block ground screw into gravelly soil
Basics 2 min read

How do ground screws work?

Ground screws are a simple, effective way to build stable bases without concrete. They work on a precise mechanical principle that transfers loads to the ground…

12 May 2026 Read →
A row of galvanized T-Block ground screws lying on the ground before installation
Basics 2 min read

What are ground screws?

Ground screws are used more and more in construction, but not everyone knows exactly what they are or how they work. This article explains, in simple terms, what screw foundations are and why…

25 April 2026 Read →