A deck post footing is simply a 20-inch or larger diameter pad of poured concrete down at the bottom of a hole that’s dug in solid soil. The bottom of the hole needs to be below the local frost ...

The deck post must be fastened to the concrete pier. It’s best to place a long ½-inch anchor bolt in the wet concrete that will be used to bolt down a heavy galvanized metal deck post base.

Decks need foundations just like houses, detached garages and skyscrapers do. The concrete deck piers support the concentrated loads that you find at each deck post. Imagine how much weight is ...

Decks are very heavy. Pick up just one 16-foot treated 2-by-12 floor joist and you'll get an idea. If your deck is bolted to the side of your home and has two posts that support the structure ...

I prefer to have the top of my concrete deck piers at least 4 inches above the final grade around the piers. I don’t want my treated lumber posts buried in the soil — I have seen them rot and ...

New concrete pier forms make stabilizing your deck or room addition much easier May 18, 2012 By Tim Carter ...

Q: Tim, can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on precast concrete steppingstones. The ...

Q. My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I’ve never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the piers are in the correct ...

Not all shed foundations are created equal. In this video, we break down the pros and cons of concrete slabs, gravel pads, deck blocks, and more so you can choose the right base for your build, budget ...

Deck & Dock by Super Deck cleans up with soap and water, has a mildew and UV protectant, plus it is soft on your feet. When you put it on wood, you will need to use 2 coats.