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Applications

Ground Screw Applications

BDI ground screws are your solution for strong, stable, easy-to-install foundations across a broad range of applications.

From utility-scale solar fields to backyard decks, BDI ground screws deliver the same promise: American-made steel, zero concrete, and foundations you can trust for decades.

Solar Applications

BDI offers a range of renewable, cost-effective solutions for designers and EPCs in the utility-scale PV field market.

Fixed-Tilt Ground Mounts
Tracker Systems
Perimeter Fencing
Battery Storage
Carports & Agri-PV
A-Frames & Support Caps
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Solar panels installed on BDI ground screw foundations at utility-scale PV field
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Areas of Application for BDI Ground Screws

Residential home with ground screw foundation

Residential Housing

Sustainable deep and surface foundation solutions for large residential structures and extensions. Ground screws eliminate the need for concrete footings, reducing project timelines and environmental impact.

New BuildsExtensionsModular HomesRaised Foundations
  • No excavation required
  • Immediate load bearing
  • Minimal site disruption
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Raised deck on residential home supported by ground screw foundations

Home Enhancement Construction

Sturdy solutions for all forms of home-enhancing timber structures. Whether you're building an ADU, adding a wraparound deck, or creating an outdoor living space, ground screws provide a rock-solid foundation without the mess of concrete.

ADUsTerraces & VerandasDeckingPergolasGazebos
  • Preserves landscaping
  • Level on any terrain
  • No concrete curing wait
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Ground screw anchor foundation for a swing set

DIY

Successful, budget-friendly home improvement projects without the hassles of digging and pouring concrete. Ground screws are easy to install with standard equipment, making them the perfect foundation for weekend warriors and first-time builders.

PlayhousesGreenhousesPlayground EquipmentBasketball PolesMailboxes
  • No special tools needed
  • One-person install possible
  • Fully reversible
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Commercial metal fencing installation

Fences

From residential fencing to commercial perimeter installations, our ground screws are an ideal foundation alternative to concrete pilings. Posts are immediately loadable — no waiting days for concrete to set.

Privacy FencingSecurity PerimetersFarm & RanchPool EnclosuresChain Link
  • 30+ year lifespan
  • All soil types
  • Frost heave resistant
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Temporary work office on ground screw foundations

Temporary Buildings

Renewable foundations for quick setup and removal of short-use structures. Ground screws can be extracted and reused at the next site, making them the sustainable choice for temporary infrastructure.

Event VenuesConstruction OfficesPop-Up RetailSeasonal StructuresEmergency Shelters
  • Removable & reusable
  • No site restoration
  • Same-day install
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Highway signage and lighting poles with ground screw foundations

Signage & Lighting

Ground screws for erecting quick and affordable commercial, municipal, and residential signage and lighting. Ideal for roadside signs, parking lot lighting, and solar-powered installations.

Street SignsParking Lot LightsBillboard SupportsSolar LightingTraffic Poles
  • No concrete pour
  • Easy repositioning
  • Immediate load capacity
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