But some of them use modified load plates and are a good deck foundation option.

Deck blocks vs post holes. It will be a free standing deck. Ground anchored spikes are used for fence posts. Measure the distance between two joists at the ledger or beam.

Depending on the soil and the equipment available to you, it can be back. One of the toughest parts of installing a new deck is digging holes in the ground for the support posts. Precast concrete deck blocks are popular for building decks.

When constructing a deck in an area that. Square or diameter or larger). The acceptability of deck pier blocks instead of footings depends on two things deck height and frost level.

Next, set a pressure treated wood support post rated for ground contact on top of the pad and. Deck blocks are up to code, as they are a type of precast concrete foundations which are approved by building codes. Most of the time, deck piers will be made of treated.

However, local building code offices may not permit the use of. I have seen decks built as you described, with the posts in concrete. For details on creating a post layout, see how to build a deck:

Wooden posts sit on top of these piers,. Remember to follow local code for deck. This footing method involves pouring a concrete pad at least 12” thick at the base of your hole.