Deck footings

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

Sizing deck footings made easy with this comprehensive guide.

Tips for forming deck piers, mixing concrete, and adding hardware for a grade-level deck.

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.

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...

When you’re looking to build a deck, there are many factors to take into consideration. One of the most important pieces to planning your deck is deciding what type of deck footings to use to

Elevating a deck from the ground requires post. The post extending the footings from the ground to the underside of the beam. Is it better to set in concrete or rest on top of the concrete footing?

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

A deck foundation is different from a house foundation because the load is concentrated at specific points. Here's how to make the right choice.

Learn deck footing alternatives like concrete piers and pin footings for your deck building projcet.