AF-SH8
Description
A bigger footing for heavier loading. Using the array of eight micropiles, the H8S can be used for a wide variety of applications, including Double and Triple Storey footings, Single posts with big overhangs, Sign and billboard footings.
Key Features
We Can Manufacture Custom Assemblies and Parts.
Ask our sales team about design options. Loadings subject to soil characteristics and capacities. Please consult our engineers to see what loads apply to you.
Related Applications
Residential Buildings
Residential construction in Australia often faces challenges like soil movement, sloped terrain, and delays due to wet concrete. Our galvanised steel foundation footings provide a fast, reliable and fully adjustable solution for houses, townhouses, and modular buildings. Unlike traditional concrete, our footings are quick to install, reduce site disruption, and adapt to site-specific requirements without compromising structural integrity.
Lamp Posts
Lamp post installations often require deep concrete foundations that delay progress and complicate access. Our galvanised steel footing systems offer a secure, fast-installing alternative, especially useful in public lighting upgrades or regional roadworks. Posts are securely bolted down and easy to align or replace.
Communication Towers
Communication towers often require foundations in remote or difficult terrain. Traditional concrete bases can be logistically challenging and time-consuming. Our galvanised steel footing systems offer a faster, lighter and concrete-free solution. Ideal for telecom masts, repeater stations, and temporary installations.
Roadside Signage
Roadside signage needs to be installed quickly with minimal disruption to traffic or surroundings. Traditional methods using concrete can delay projects and cause access issues. Our foundation footings allow for rapid, bolt-down installation of signs on highways, suburban streets, and rural roads.
Billboards
Billboards are large, wind-loaded structures that require robust foundations. Our steel footings offer an alternative to bulky concrete piers, with reduced install times and less environmental disruption. Perfect for temporary advertising structures, urban signage, and regional campaigns.
Sports Lighting
Sports lighting systems need secure foundations that can support tall poles and handle wind loads. Our steel footings offer an engineered alternative to deep concrete foundations, speeding up installs and simplifying realignment when needed.
Shade Structures
Shade structures in parks, schools, childcare centres, and backyards need stable foundations that are safe and fast to install. Our steel footings allow you to anchor posts securely without digging deep holes or pouring concrete – perfect for use in landscaped or child-safe environments.
Defence Barriers
Defence and traffic control barriers require strong, ground-anchored bases that won’t shift under force. Our steel footings are ideal for temporary or permanent barrier installs in military, transport or security contexts, offering concrete-free anchoring and high load resistance.
Traffic Barriers
Traffic barriers used for roads, events, or construction projects require reliable, quick-to-install foundations. Our footing systems provide solid anchoring with no excavation, making them perfect for modular or semi-permanent barrier lines.
House Extensions
House extensions often face space limitations, tight access, and timelines that don't allow for lengthy concrete curing. Our galvanised steel foundation footings are ideal for adding rooms, levels, or wings to existing buildings without disturbing the original structure. Their modular, concrete-free design means faster installation and minimal impact on site.
Decks
Deck construction, especially in Australian backyards, demands fast installation and flexibility. Traditional concrete footings are messy, weather-dependent, and can delay builds. Our adjustable steel footings provide a stable, clean and hassle-free alternative, ideal for both DIY and professional deck builds.
Patios
Patios require precise, stable footings to ensure they remain level over time. Concrete bases can crack or settle, especially in reactive soils. Our steel footings are adjustable and concrete-free, allowing fast and accurate placement while reducing long-term maintenance issues.
Carports
Carports need reliable structural support, but traditional concrete footings can be costly and slow to install. Our steel foundation footings offer a simple, quick-to-install option that works on driveways, grassed areas, or sloped blocks. With adjustability and no need for curing, projects can be completed faster and with less disruption.
Pergolas
Whether freestanding or attached, pergolas rely on solid footings to resist wind uplift and remain level. Our galvanised steel footing system offers a neat, fast-installing solution that avoids excavation and blends easily into landscaped areas. Ideal for both timber and steel-framed pergolas.
Granny Flats
Granny flats are growing in popularity across Australia, especially in suburban areas where access and time constraints are key concerns. Our steel foundation footings provide an efficient, mess-free alternative to concrete, enabling faster installs on narrow lots or sloped ground. Perfect for prefabricated or custom builds.
Modular Homes
Modular homes are often delivered and installed on sites where traditional footings are impractical. Our galvanised steel footings provide a fast, customisable solution that supports off-site construction by allowing fast and accurate placement of modules. With no concrete, remote installs are simpler and more cost-effective.
Tiny Homes
Tiny homes demand flexibility – and so do their footings. Our steel foundation system allows secure installation of tiny homes on a range of surfaces, whether permanent or semi-permanent. The bolt-in, concrete-free design means structures can be relocated, modified or expanded easily.
Transportable Buildings
Transportable buildings are used widely across Australia in schools, mining, and temporary housing projects. Traditional footings can slow deployment and require heavy site work. Our concrete-free steel footings provide a durable, flexible solution that’s easy to install and remove, making them ideal for temporary or semi-permanent structures.
Light Poles
Installing light poles traditionally requires significant excavation and concrete curing time. Our steel foundation footings offer a rapid, non-invasive solution for securely anchoring light poles in streetscapes, carparks, sports fields, and public spaces. The adjustable and durable system supports pole alignment and long-term stability, even in challenging soil conditions.
Speed Cameras
Speed cameras need precise placement and reliable mounting. Traditional footings can be time-consuming and disruptive to traffic. Our steel footings enable quick, precise and non-invasive installations that comply with regulatory standards while reducing setup time.
Traffic Cameras
Traffic cameras support monitoring, compliance, and safety enforcement, often in busy corridors. Installing them with traditional concrete slows the process. Our footing system allows fast, secure deployment with minimal surface disruption, enabling agencies to meet operational timelines faster.
Bus Stops
Bus stop infrastructure needs to be installed with minimal disruption to roads and public access. Traditional concrete solutions delay installations due to excavation and curing. Our steel foundation footings offer a fast, modular alternative for securely anchoring shelters, signage, and seats in any location.
Public Shelters
Public shelters in parks, schools, and transport hubs require reliable footing systems that resist weather and wear. Our galvanised steel footings offer a low-maintenance, concrete-free solution for installing shade structures, seating areas, and waiting zones quickly and safely.
Walkways
Walkways, especially those built over uneven ground or in landscaped environments, require stable and adjustable footings. Our steel systems allow precise height adjustments and reduce site disturbance, making them ideal for pedestrian access paths, school walkways, or council infrastructure.
Footbridges
Footbridges need secure, high-load footings that adapt to environmental conditions. Our concrete-free steel footing systems provide a modular and reliable solution for both temporary and permanent pedestrian bridges. Perfect for council upgrades, park crossings, and school infrastructure.
Ramps
Access ramps for public buildings, schools, or homes require reliable and level foundations. Our steel footing systems provide a concrete-free, height-adjustable solution that complies with accessibility standards and installs with minimal disruption.
Solar Panel Installations
Solar panel systems, especially ground-mounted arrays, require stable and precisely aligned footings that can be deployed quickly. Our galvanised steel footings allow fast, clean installations on rural land, rooftops, or sloped terrain – with no need for concrete, reducing environmental impact and installation time.
Wind Turbines
Small to medium wind turbines require solid, vibration-resistant foundations that perform in variable soil conditions. Our steel footings provide a fast and durable solution without the delays of concrete, ideal for sustainable energy projects on farms, commercial land, or remote communities.
Battery Storage Units
Battery storage systems need stable foundations that protect high-value infrastructure from ground movement and moisture. Our galvanised steel footing systems are ideal for commercial, residential, or renewable energy storage applications. They’re fast to install, durable, and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Utility Equipment Enclosures
Electrical cabinets, switchgear enclosures, and communication boxes require footings that provide stability without interfering with wiring or ground conditions. Our footing systems ensure rapid, level installation on a range of substrates with minimal disruption and excellent corrosion resistance.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds require safe, stable, and tamper-resistant footings that won’t pose a hazard to children or disrupt surrounding surfaces. Our concrete-free steel footings allow clean, quick installs for all types of playground equipment with minimal site disruption.
Park Furniture
Park furniture needs stable, discreet foundations that blend into the landscape and resist weather and vandalism. Our steel footings offer a bolt-in alternative to concrete pads for benches, picnic tables, bins, and more – with no curing or excavation needed.
Street Furniture
Street furniture such as benches, bins, tables, and bollards require discreet, sturdy foundations that won’t disrupt public spaces. Our steel footing systems provide a fast, low-impact solution for installing street infrastructure without damaging footpaths, pavers, or landscaping.
Bicycle Racks
Bicycle racks need durable foundations that resist movement and wear in busy urban environments. Our concrete-free footings offer a corrosion-resistant, tamper-proof base that’s fast to install in schools, parks, shopping centres, and transport hubs.
Conveyor Systems
Industrial conveyors must remain stable and level to avoid operational issues. Our galvanised steel footing systems are ideal for supporting long conveyor spans in warehouses, factories, and processing plants – with adjustable heights and vibration-resistant anchoring.
Workshops
Workshops require durable footings that resist shifting under machinery loads or long-term wear. Our concrete-free foundation system is perfect for new workshop builds or retrofits, especially in rural or industrial settings where speed and adaptability are critical.
Farm Sheds
Farm sheds require solid, long-lasting foundations that can handle wind loads and ground variation. Our galvanised steel footing systems are ideal for rural sites, offering quick setup without concrete trucks or delays. Perfect for hay sheds, machinery shelters, or livestock storage.
Silos
Silos must be installed on secure footings that resist vertical and lateral pressure. Our galvanised steel footings offer the load-bearing capacity required for water or grain silos, with corrosion resistance and rapid deployment capabilities, even on uneven or soft ground.
Greenhouses
Greenhouses require foundations that don’t disrupt soil or irrigation systems. Our concrete-free steel footings allow fast installation, even within cultivated or landscaped zones, and provide the stability needed for aluminium or polycarbonate structures.
Water Tanks
Water tanks require a solid, level base to prevent structural failure or tipping. Our steel footing systems provide even load distribution, drainage clearance, and fast setup for poly or steel tanks. Ideal for rural, residential, and commercial installations.
Pump Stations
Pump stations need durable foundations that withstand vibration, water exposure, and heavy loads. Our galvanised steel footing systems offer fast installation, corrosion resistance, and precise levelling – ideal for water, irrigation, and sewer applications across Australia.
Mining Camps
Mining accommodation and support buildings often need to be relocated or upgraded quickly. Our steel foundation systems provide a reusable and relocatable solution for temporary housing, mess halls, or admin offices. No concrete required – just fast, strong installation built for harsh conditions.
Site Offices
Site offices for construction or mining projects must be easy to install, remove, and relocate. Our galvanised footings offer a flexible, durable foundation that supports container offices or transportable buildings without the hassle of pouring concrete or digging trenches.
Boundary Fences
Boundary fences must be secure, straight, and long-lasting. Traditional concrete post holes can crack or shift over time. Our steel footings provide a fast and stable solution for fencing on any terrain, with no digging, pouring or curing required.
Pool Fences
Pool fences must meet strict regulations for height, stability and safety. Our galvanised steel footings allow for compliant, straight fence installation around concrete, grass or tiled pool areas – with minimal surface disruption and no concrete mess.
Security Fences
Security fencing for commercial sites, schools, or infrastructure needs robust, tamper-proof foundations. Our galvanised steel footings offer strong, stable support with no concrete curing time – reducing downtime and improving on-site efficiency.
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls must resist lateral soil pressure and remain structurally sound over time. Our adjustable, steel footings offer the strength and corrosion protection needed for wall foundations, without the need for deep trenching or poured concrete.
Underpinning
Underpinning is used to strengthen existing foundations suffering from settlement, cracking, or soil movement. Our steel footings provide an efficient solution without pouring new slabs – enabling structural correction with minimal site disruption and faster install timelines.
Portal Frames
Portal frames are used for large-span industrial, agricultural, and commercial structures. Our footing systems anchor columns quickly without deep excavation or concrete pouring, supporting structural loads while providing flexibility in layout and alignment.
Bored Piers
Bored piers provide deep anchoring for structures where shallow footings aren’t suitable. Our steel footings integrate with bored piers, offering height adjustability and structural connection without needing poured pads or full slab coverage. Ideal for engineered builds.
Strip Foundations
Strip foundations are commonly used in load-bearing wall construction. Our steel footing systems offer an alternative that eliminates the need for trench digging and concrete pouring, reducing installation time and environmental disruption on site.
Trenched Foundations
Trenched foundations typically require extensive digging and concrete. Our footing systems remove that complexity, offering a ready-to-install alternative that’s height-adjustable, stable, and ideal for a variety of residential and commercial builds.
Screw Piles
In projects where deeper ground anchoring is required, our footing systems can integrate with screw piles for extra stability. This hybrid approach is ideal for poor soil, flood-prone land, or uplift-prone areas – offering a concrete-free solution with long-term reliability.
Stump Supports
Stump supports are essential for elevated homes, especially in Queensland and regional Australia. Traditional timber or concrete stumps can deteriorate or settle over time. Our galvanised steel footings provide a durable, adjustable alternative – ideal for stump replacement, restumping, or new builds.
Coastal Boardwalks
Coastal boardwalks require durable, environmentally sensitive foundations that won’t disturb dunes, wetlands, or mangroves. Our steel footing systems provide a corrosion-resistant, modular alternative to concrete posts – perfect for council, parks, or tourism projects near water.