Deck footings

Deck footings

Concrete deck blocks are primitive building materials that look similar to children’s toys that snap together to build things. Their purpose is to spread out the extreme concentrated loads at the bottom of wooden deck posts onto strong soil. They...

Tips for forming piers, mixing concrete, and adding hardware to support deck posts.

There are three default footing spacing in Canada, 4’ (1.2m),6’ (1.8m) and 8’ (2.4m) provided by the Canadian Wood Council. A good start in figuring out a deck’s footings. The biggest controlling factor is the size of the beam. The larger and stronger the beam is the larger the footing space can be. Personally, I

Footings provide the solid foundation that will support your deck. Learn about the types of deck footings and how to build them at Decks.com.

Deck Footings

Avoid these common problems, and build a longer-lasting, safer deck.

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A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

Learn about the various types of deck footings that help spread point loads over a wider area.

Most deck beams are supported by posts resting on concrete footings. The deck post elevating the beam to the correct height. Just like fence post, is it a good practice to set the deck post in concrete, stabilizing the deck? Deck posts set in concrete increase rot and make it impossible to replace the post

You install a deck post with special galvanized or stainless-steel hardware. The copper in treated lumber can corrode cheap hardware. Great video here.

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The joist span determines an attached deck’s footing distance from the house. The deeper the joist is, and tighter joist spacing, the farther away the footings can be from the house. All deck footings are placed under the deck’s beam to support the deck’s weight. Both flush and dropped deck beams are supported directly above footings.

A deck is essentially an outdoor floor supported by a frame, posts, and footings secured in the ground; assembled in stages; and built from the ground up. The following terms define all of the important components of a typical deck.

Deck pier footing types are many. Don't be a fool and choose poorly. Watch all the great videos here to ensure you choose wisely.

There are two common footings options for a backyard deck, deck blocks or frost footings, including concrete piles, screw jacks, and many more. The biggest difference between each is from where the deck is supported, below the frost or floating on the ground. Which type of footings should your deck have? Deck blocks are a

For a sturdy, long-lasting deck, size the joists correctly for the anticipated load and space them accordingly.