How Do You Anchor Load-Bearing Deck Posts?
You can build the most beautiful deck in the world, but you won’t be able to enjoy it if it feels like a carnival ride every time you step on it. Thus, you’ll need to know how to anchor your load-bearing deck posts properly. This is one of the first steps to building the deck of your dreams, so nearly every step after this depends on its proper execution. Dig the holes for the concrete pads. These pads will house the load-bearing posts and keep them in place. Clean the holes of any extra dirt or plants that may have fallen in the hole or are growing out of the sides of the hole. Leaving these in the hole will lead to imperfections in the concrete and may eventually affect the structural integrity of your load-bearing posts. Set up your concrete mixing area as close to the holes as you possibly can. Smaller jobs may allow you to mix concrete in a smaller container that would be more portable, such as a wheel barrow. Work quickly, since the smaller the amount of concrete you’re working w
