In truth, helical piers and push piers are much the same in terms of their effectiveness and the results that they offer. Both forms of foundation piers undertake the same work using the same principles. Where they differ, however, is in their deployment. Each form of foundation pier is best suited to a different kind of soil and property. Ensuring that you have the right type of foundation pier for your home is key to getting the best results. Push piers, sometimes also called resistance piers, are long, straight foundation piers made up of hollow steel beams. As the name suggests, they are pushed into the ground to seek load-bearing soil below the frost line and will use this to support the weight of your property. They work best in heavier homes and cannot be used if a property’s foundation footing is fragmented. Likewise, they cannot be installed at an angle and must be perfectly straight. Helical piers, by contrast, are essentially screwed into the ground and use the torque produced by this process to bite into the soil in a way that allows them to support a property and spread its weight. These piers are best for light properties and structures that have fragmented foundation footings. They can also be installed at an angle. Installation of either pier is a specialist task, however, so you should always work with professionals when considering either form of foundation pier to make sure that you get the right solution for your home.