doi:US8464482 B2Brice C. RaynorUSUS8464482 * Jun 18, 2013 Brice C. Raynor Sectioned precast deck footings/ piersUS8464482 * Aug 2, 2010 Jun 18, 2013 Brice C. Raynor Sectioned precast deck footings/ piers
Footing:The supporting member that sits below a pier in order to disperse compression loads. It has a larger surface area than the pier and thereby reduces the load per square foot imposed on the soil. The larger the footing, the less piers are required all else being equal. ...
The Handyguys discuss decking materials and refinishing your deck. The weather is starting to get warmer and many of us are thinking about getting outside again to use our decks. If you have a deck, it is time to think about cleaning and refinishing your
By the time the deck is complete and you have lots of people, furniture, snow, etc. on it, the load at each post can exceed several thousand pounds. Properly designed and constructed deck piers ensure the deck doesn’t sink or get uplifted by the wind! How Far Down Do the Concrete ...
Make sure to wear goggles and gloves during the entire deck-building process for your own safety. Step 5 - Dig Footings Your deck will need concrete piers or footings placed into the ground to be adequately supported. Mark where your footings will be located. Use an auger to dig holes. ...
Plastic piers require the digging, but unlike footings,there is no concrete involved. The pier is put into the hole and attached the post, giving you your deck without wasting hours installing footings. Can you bury deck posts in concrete?
You will likely need a structural engineer’s analysis to determine how deep the footings will need to be and the support beam’s structure as well. If so, this can add to the costs. Soil Type for Piers & Footings One cost factor for deck and porch footings is the equipment needed to...
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(For more on sizing footings, see “Better Deck Piers” by Mike Guertin, PDB, Feb-Mar/15). For soil with a 2,000-psf load-bearing capacity, a live or ground snow load of 40 psf, and a 120-square-foot tributary area, you would use a 21-inch-square or 23-inch-diameter footing ...
POST AND FOOTINGS All deck plans include very detailed drawings with full notation on footings, piers and the all important post to concrete connection for safety and longevity. LEDGER CONNECTION DETAILS As you may know, ledger connected decks - if you choose to build that way - have to be ...