How Do You Install Footings For A Deck?
You’ve laid out the plan for the footings of your deck and now it’s time to dig some holes and play in the mud (concrete-type mud that is). Get the code requirements for footing structures in your area and make sure you understand and follow them. Check with your local utilities service before you dig. Most companies provide a free service that will come and check the construction area to make sure you are not going to run into any utility service lines. Remember that in areas where strong, annual freezing occurs, the tops of your footings should be at least 6 inches below the frost line. Dig your holes on the marked points of your layout using a two-man gas-powered auger or manual post-hole diggers. The power auger can be rented on an hourly or daily basis at your local tool rental center. Mix concrete mix (just add water) to the manufacturer’s recommended consistency and pour into the holes. Level it roughly with a short piece of 2-by-4, then allow the concrete to begin to set (harde
