Restore Damaged Piles without replacement

Repair timber, concrete, or steel piles quickly and cost-effectively with PileMedic® FRP jackets—installed even underwater with minimal disruption.

Why Piles Fail

Piles are constantly exposed to harsh environments:

  • Marine borers destroy timber piles
  • Corrosion weakens steel piles
  • Chlorides cause concrete spalling and rebar loss
  • Impact and aging reduce load capacity

The Challenge

Traditional repair methods:

  • Require cofferdams or dewatering
  • Are labor-intensive and slow
  • Often require full pile replacement
  • Provide little or no confinement

PileMedic®: A Smarter Way to Repair Piles

PileMedic® is a patented system that:

  • Encases damaged piles with high-strength FRP laminates
  • Restores structural capacity—even with severe deterioration
  • Creates a permanent corrosion barrier

✔ Works on:

  • Timber piles
  • Concrete piles
  • Steel piles

✔ Suitable for:

  • Marine environments
  • Bridges and piers
  • Industrial facilities
PileMedic can restore the full capacity of piles even with 100% section loss!
PileMedic can restore the full capacity of piles even with 100% section loss!

Simple, Proven Installation Process

  1. Surface Preparation
    Remove loose debris and marine growth
  2. Install Spacers
    Plastic spacers define the annular gap and hold rebar
  3. Place Reinforcement (if needed)
    Add vertical rebars for structural upgrade
  4. Wrap with FRP Laminates
    Pre-manufactured laminates are wrapped around the pile
  5. Secure with Banding System
    Nylon bands hold the system in place
  6. Seal the Jacket
    Ends are sealed to prevent leakage
  7. Grout the Annulus
    Pump grout to create a solid structural section
Crew repairing submerged pile in crocodile-infested river; Queensland, Australia
Crew repairing submerged pile in crocodile-infested river; Queensland, Australia

Advantages of PileMedic

  • No Cofferdams Required
    Install directly underwater
  • Rapid Installation
    Repair piles in hours, not days
  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio
    Stronger than steel, yet lightweight
  • Corrosion Resistant
    Vinyl ester resin withstands harsh marine environments
  • UV Protection Built-In
    Only system with factory-applied gel coat
  • Versatile Design
    Works on all pile types and shapes
Extensive full-scale testing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Extensive full-scale testing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Proven Track Record Worldwide

PileMedic® has been used worldwide for:

  • Bridge pile rehabilitation
  • Port and marina repairs
  • Industrial facility upgrades
  • Emergency pile stabilization

💡 Used by:

  • Departments of Transportation
  • Ports and harbors
  • U.S. Military
Hundreds of timber piles on the Canadian railroad system have been repaired using PileMedic jackets - Saskatchewan, Canada
Hundreds of timber piles on the Canadian railroad system have been repaired using PileMedic jackets - Saskatchewan, Canada

Don’t replace your piles—repair and protect them for decades.

👉 Schedule a Free Consultation today and let our experts evaluate your project.

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