Pearson Pilings

Pearson Fiberglass composite pilings are today's preferred building material for waterfront foundations, docks, piers and bridges. Our composite pilings are stronger than wood, steel or concrete pilings, and because they will not rust, rot or crumble, they will last virtually forever. Containing no chemical preservatives that leach into the water, our fiberglass composite pilings are environmentally friendly and are the choice of "green" developers of clean marinas and waterfront properties.

Fiberglass Piling Features

Fiberglass Piling Benefits

Residential

Don't risk building your new waterfront home or stilt house on foundation pilings that begin to deteriorate the moment they are driven. Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings will never rot, rust or crumble. In fact, they will last virtually forever, eliminating the worry of ever having to replace them.

Stronger than wood, steel or concrete, they better withstand the forces of Mother Nature. And because they are friction pilings, they provide greater resistance to the soil, whether sand or soft mud. As a result, your home's foundation is far less likely to shift during severe, high storm surges.

Pearson Pilings are not only the strongest, longest lasting pilings, they're environmentally friendly, too. While impervious to rot, rust and wood boring insects, they contain no harmful coatings or preservatives, which can leach into the soil.

Most important, Pearson Pilings have been time tested. In 1996, the San Diego Port Authority installed prototype designs as part of a test program. Validating the successful test results, these prototype pilings are in service today with no sign of needing replacement, especially impressive considering the heavy duty requirements of a commercial pier.

Today, more architects and structural engineers are discovering the huge benefits of building above grade foundations with Pearson fiberglass composite pilings. Considering the significant cost of a new waterfront home, beach house or stilt home, why build it on foundation pilings that will eventually have to be replaced or are susceptible to shifting or damage under extreme conditions? Ask your builder or architect to specify the best: Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings. It's the smartest investment you can make in your new home.

Piers and docks

50-years ago Pearson fiberglass technology changed the marine industry. Fiberglass boats eventually replaced wooden boats. Today the same kind of change is taking place in the world of piers and docks. Waterfront homeowners are discovering the incredible advantages of having a new dock or pier built or replacing an existing one using Pearson fiberglass composite pilings.

A new dock or pier built with Pearson Composite Pilings will be in a class by itself. It will be better looking, it will be stronger and it will last longer than those built with traditional piling materials.

The superior strength of Pearson Composite Pilings will often allow using less pilings than if wood pilings are used. Not only will there will be less impact to the environment, but also in certain instances construction costs can be saved. Our pilings are also inert and contain no harmful chemicals that can leach into the water, making them an environmentally friendly building material.

Because our dock or pier pilings will not rot, rust or develop splinters, they will look as good years from now as they did when they were first installed. Their unique properties also make them resist damage from severe storm surges and freezing ice conditions. If you value your waterfront property, you'll want to invest in the very best pilings for your new dock and pier. Pearson Fiberglass Pilings.

Commercial

The costs of building or modernizing commercial marinas, piers and docks are significant, and wise developers and investors need to consider the life cycle of their capital expenditures. To maximize the life cycle of such construction projects, builders, architects and structural engineers are recommending the use of Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings. The life cycle costs of our pilings should be based on at least an 80-year life, compared to 15-years or less for wood or steel pilings.

Beyond the superior durability of Pearson pilings, marina owners and developers will also benefit from the aesthetic qualities of our piles. Their uniform size and color and their permanent resistance to rot, rust or developing splinters will add to the overall attractiveness of your facility. Building with our pilings will ensure that your project stands out from your competition and that it is considered a "premium" location by your clientele.

Large projects will also greatly benefit from the efficiency and ease of installing our pilings. Compared to wood or steel, their lighter weight makes handling much easier for the marine contractor. In many cases, they can be driven over existing piles, greatly reducing demolition costs.

If you want to maximize the life of your investment and eliminate the worry of replacing your pilings in the next 15, 20 or 30 years, specify the best. Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings.

Fiberglass Composite Pilings for Commercial Marinas, Piers & Docks

New marinas and docks, fishing piers, municipal bulkheads and bridges demand the strongest, most durable pilings available. Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings are stronger than wood, steel or concrete and last virtually forever. They require no maintenance and will rarely need to be replaced even after several years of hard use. Demolition and removal of old pilings may also be avoided by installing Pearson Pilings over existing ones.

The unique properties of fiberglass composite pilings make them an ideal building material for a wide variety of applications where superior strength and durability are required. From artificial reefs to elephant retaining walls, from bridge fendering systems to commercial building foundations, engineers and architects are finding new and unusual applications for Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings every day.

Best of all, Pearson Pilings are environmentally friendly. If you're building "Green," you'll want to specify only Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings.

Unique Applications

The superior strength and long-term durability of Pearson Fiberglass Composite Pilings make them the ideal choice for a wide variety of applications.

Architects and structural engineers are now specifying them for use as heavy-duty bridge fendering systems as well as for bridge construction.

Their inert properties and complete resistance to rot or rust have led to their use as animal containment fences in zoos. High levels of salinity in animal waste causes steel pilings to corrode and rust prematurely. By using Pearson Pilings, zookeepers eliminate the need to replace pilings because of rust or corrosion.

Artificial reefs are now being fabricated using Pearson Pilings because of their environmentally friendly characteristics and incredibly long life undersea.

The unique applications for Pearson Composite Fiberglass Pilings are virtually endless. If your construction project requires the strongest, most durable and environmentally-friendly pile material, then specify Pearson Pilings.

Engineering Information

Today, more and more structural engineers, architects and contractors are specifying Pearson Composite Fiberglass Pilings for their projects as they become familiar with the many features and benefits of our innovative products.

Pearson Pilings are stronger and more durable than traditional piling material, and they are environmentally friendly. Most important, Pearson Pilings are often easier to work with and install because they are lighter than wood, steel or concrete, and they can be easily cut, drilled and fastened.

Best of all, Pearson works closely with engineers, architects and contractors to ensure the success of their projects. Our fiberglass composite pilings have undergone extensive, independent testing, and we are happy to share this data with our customers. We are also available to contractors to help guide them with the proper methods for installation.

By specifying Pearson Composite Fiberglass Pilings, you will give your company an advantage over your competition and position yourself as a leader in your field.

Engineering Specifications

Our composite pilings have been developed using an innovative, 3-dimensional fiberglass fabric that has exceptional shear, stiffness and strength properties as well as outstanding damage tolerance. This highly advanced fabric is converted at our own manufacturing facility to the specific requirements of each piling diameter and thickness to optimize properties and minimize cost.

For a protective outer layer, Pearson Pilings incorporates a natural colored engineering thermoplastic finish known as "PPT". The PPT resists UV radiation and provides a smooth, attractive and highly durable surface. A modified vinylester resin matrix is used to create long-term hydrolytic stability.

Pearson Pilings are strong enough to be driven to the highest level of resistance, ensuring a solid, lasting installation. Over the years, numerous independent tests have been conducted, and the results are available below. Also available for downloading is our Pearson Pilings Warranty.

About Pearson Pilings

History

Pearson Pilings is the latest brainchild of Everett A. Pearson, a pioneer in the composites industry and recipient of the 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Composites Fabricators Association. Formed in 2004 and headquartered in a 35,000 square-foot facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, this family owned and operated company manufactures fiberglass composite pilings for a wide number of commercial and residential applications.

The company is run by Everett’s 47-year-old son, Mark, who has also made his career in the composites industry. Under his guidance the company has grown to be the leading supplier of composite pilings for the marine construction industry, and its products are becoming the material of choice for building foundations on waterfront and flood plane properties.

A Green Business

As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Pearson Pilings, LLC is dedicated to the use of environmentally green and efficient building materials. We believe that technology has finally caught up with people’s aspirations to create positive environmental impact, not negative environmental impact. Pearson Pilings manufactures a structural fiberglass piling that is utilized in many different areas of construction including marinas, docks & boat houses, boat lifts, artificial reefs, reef markers, building foundations, and telephone poles. We fully support the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System and encourage our customers to design projects using sustainable green building and development practices.

Beyond the physical makeup of our piling being "Green", there are numerous examples of how using Pearson Pilings reduces environmental impact DURING & AFTER construction too. For instance, because Pearson Pilings are very lightweight, this allows for more pilings to be put on a barge for mobilization vs. multiple trips back and forth to staging areas using heavy wood or concrete pilings. This also saves time and money! Also, with Pearson Pilings being a lifetime piling, a contractor and barge will only enter the job site once, not 3 or 4 or 5 times to replace depreciated pilings. These kinds of efforts are the ones that will help to ensure natural environments are preserved.

Contact Information

Note that pricing is very specific to each construction. Call us and let us know what kind of job you have in mind!

Our relationship

Getkensho and Pearson Pilings work together to provide green, efficient, and low total-cost-of-ownership house construction materials. The Getkensho staff is committed to ensure timely and effective coordination of services between our customers, Pearson Pilings, and independent installers.