PermaTrak Support for Installers
What you need to know to install PermaTrak concrete boardwalks efficiently and successfully.
Quick Access Installation Videos
Traditional Construction
Traditional construction is our most common method and often the most cost-effective approach.
- When to use: Most projects where site access allows
- Equipment: Varies based on foundations. Often standard cranes, excavators, or skid steers
- Timeline: Typical installation time varies; however the boardwalk above was completed in just 10 days!
- Cost impact: Generally the most economical installation method
Top-Down Construction
Required for wetland projects, restricted access sites, or when environmental permits mandate installation from above.
- When required: Wetlands, dense forests, or permit restrictions
- How it works: Equipment operates on already-installed boardwalk sections
- Three methods available: Helical piers, vibrated piles, or ground-based foundations
- Planning note: Requires coordination between equipment size and boardwalk structural capacity
See our detailed guide on top-down construction and building through wetlands here.
What You Can Expect
PermaTrak provides comprehensive support to ensure your installation goes smoothly.
- Construction kick-off meeting with your superintendent and install team
- CAD foundation drawings sent directly to your team
- Installation guide review including tips from 15+ years of installations
- Equipment recommendations based on your specific project requirements
On-Site Support
A PermaTrak Technical Field Support specialist will meet with your crew at project start to:
- Review the installation plan and drawings
- Help with initial beam and tread placement
- Ensure you have the right equipment and approach
- Answer questions about site-specific challenges
Ongoing Consultation
Questions come up during any installation. Our technical team remains available throughout your project for:
- Problem-solving (like foundation discrepancies)
- Equipment guidance
- Installation sequence optimization
- Quality assurance support
Installation Basics
|
Needed for Installation |
What PermaTrak Provides | What You Provide |
|---|---|---|
| Reinforced precast concrete beams | ✔ | |
| Reinforced precast concrete treads | ✔ | |
| Rubber bearing pads | ✔ | |
| Foundation installation per engineering drawings | ✔ | |
| Lifting equipment (crane, excavator, etc) | ✔ | |
| Site preparation & access | ✔ | |
| Labor for installation | ✔ |
Other Resources for Installers:
Download our Installation Guide
Our new boardwalk installation guide now includes visual aids and clear, step-by-step instructions for each project phase.
Includes:
- Handling treads, beams & abutments
- Setting precast foundations
- Setting Abutment on Grade
- Setting Abutment on Helical Pier
- And more!
