“Promenade de la Paix” boardwalk on Weasyfix foundation screws
Construction of a boardwalk without concrete foundations on Weasyfix ground screws at Ouistreham Riva-Bella beach in France.
This project is of particular interest because it:
- demonstrates the capacity of the foundation screws to adapt to the existing soil
- has quite a story behind it: “Renovating the ‘Promenade de la Paix’ boardwalk”
Thanks to its quick, easy and efficient installation, the boardwalk, which covers an area of 640 sqm., was built in record time! The central section, built on Weasyfix foundation screws, covers a total length of 80 m.
Installation on soft ground
Sand is not an easy environment on which to build without concrete foundations.
Weasyfix foundation screws have been designed to meet such specific demands.
When building on soil with a low load-bearing capacity, we recommend using sand screws (A7).
With a screw thread of 18 cm, this Weasyfix sand foundation screw guarantees optimum anchorage by increasing its hold in the soil.
Renovating the “Promenade de la Paix” boardwalk
In 2016, the town of Ouistreham Riva-Bella in France decided to replace its old concrete promenade with a wooden boardwalk.
A powerful symbol, the “Promenade de la Paix” was built in the wake of the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
The Normandy Beach Race
Also see Weasyfix at the Normandy Beach Race!
A spectacular, original event which brought back to life the atmosphere of
1940s and 50s car rallies.
Over three days, crowds of over 100,000 gathered along the boardwalk built on foundation screws to admire the procession of beautiful vehicles.
