Shaping New Standards in
Engineered Foundations

A Ground Frame Foundation delivers modern steel and pipe technology, utilizing the inherent stability of the earth’s soils as a proven natural support system

Benefits of Ground Frame

Dig Less

Eliminate the need for significant excavation.

Build Faster

Skip excavation, pouring, and back fill.

Reduce Cost

No heavy equipment, fewer build days.

Lower Impact

Leave soils, water flows, and vegetation intact.

How Ground Frame Works

How Ground Frame Works

The ground should be considered your first building material. The Ground Frame foundation provides a solid, stable and efficient foundation that captures and preserves the supporting strength and natural functions of the Earth’s soil.

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Pipe

High strength galvanized steel connection to the earth.

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Beam

High strength galvanized steel.

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Wood Cripple walls

No concrete needed!

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Earth

The basis of all foundations.

Explore Our Applications

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Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU)

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Custom Homes

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Containers

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Modular Housing

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Neighborhood Developments

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Sloped Solutions

Locations We Serve

Real Feedback, Real Results, Real Success.

“I have always been interested in “How?”. How can I make this project and my world better? This question lead me to learn about Pin Foundations over 15 years ago. Since then, I have designed PFI foundations into projects a number of times. I find the specification process straightforward and really like how efficient and low-impact the installation process is. Perhaps the best testimonial I can give is that my personal home is supported by a PFI Ground Frame design.”

– Jane Baughman, AIA, LEED AP, Technical Director, Associate Principal, EYP