Can screw piles be extended if the initial depth doesn't reach the right bearing?

Yes — screw pile shafts can genuinely be extended with additional sections during installation if the required bearing (measured by installation torque) isn’t reached at the expected depth.

This flexibility is one of the genuine practical advantages of screw piles, adjusting to actual ground conditions on the day rather than being locked into a fixed depth regardless of what’s found.

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