Atlas Resistance Piers – Under Footing Bracket Systems
When foundational stability matters most, Atlas Resistance® Piers deliver strength you can count on. At Guardian Foundation, we trust the Under Footing Bracket System to provide long-lasting, code-compliant solutions for lifting and stabilizing settled structures. These systems are ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial foundation repairs where precise, permanent support is essential.
What Are Under Footing Bracket Systems?
The Under Footing Bracket System is a type of Atlas Resistance Pier engineered for foundation lifts of up to 4 inches. Installed directly beneath the footing, these brackets transfer the structural load to deeper, more stable soil layers—bypassing unsuitable surface soils that cause settling and structural damage.
For Lifts Up to 4″
Ideal for correcting moderate settlement and restoring structural integrity.
Multiple Pier Sizes and Capacities
Choose from diameters of 2⅞”, 3½”, 4″, and 4½”, with capacities ranging from 30 to 70.5 kips. Reinforced sleeve options are available for increased load demands.
Building Code Compliant
Select models meet structural requirements in accordance with BOCA National Code, ICBO Uniform Code, SBCCI Standard Code, and the 2000 International Building and Residential Code (ICC Legacy Report NER-579).
Versatile Bracket Models
Available in Standard-Series and N-Series configurations to suit various structural conditions and installation requirements.
Engineered for Durability
Piers feature wall thicknesses between 0.165″ and 0.237″, and are installed using a two-stage hydraulic process that creates a true end-bearing pier with a verifiable factor of safety.
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Common Questions About Atlas Resistance Piers
What is an under footing bracket system?
It is a type of Atlas Resistance pier built for foundation lifts of up to four inches. The bracket is installed directly beneath the footing, and it transfers the weight of the structure down to deeper, more stable soil, bypassing the surface soils that caused the settling in the first place.
What sizes and capacities are available?
Pier diameters come in two and seven eighths, three and a half, four, and four and a half inches, with capacities from thirty up to seventy and a half kips. Reinforced sleeve options are available where the load demands more. There are also Standard-Series and N-Series bracket models to suit different structural conditions.
Do these piers meet building code?
Select models meet structural requirements under the BOCA National Code, the ICBO Uniform Code, the SBCCI Standard Code, and the 2000 International Building and Residential Code, under ICC Legacy Report NER-579.
Are these only for houses?
No. They are used on residential, commercial, and industrial foundations. The range of pier sizes and capacities is what makes that possible, because the system can be matched to loads well beyond what a house puts down.
How much lift can I expect?
The under footing bracket system is engineered for lifts up to four inches, and it is well suited to correcting moderate settlement. How much of that is achievable on your building depends on how far it settled and what the structure will take. We will tell you what is realistic before we start.
Still have a question? Call us at (865) 675-4177 and we will talk it through. The inspection and the estimate are both free.