How Do You Pour Concrete For Deck Footers?
If you have already dug holes for your footers and are ready to pour concrete without hiring a cement truck, here are some steps to guide you through. These instructions assume that you have a locally approved deck design or plan. Determine the volume of the holes. You can calculate the volume of the holes in terms of cubic feet. Multiply the depth, radius square, and (pi) in feet to get cubic feet. You can multiply in inches but then you’ll have to convert to feet. Determine the amount of concrete you’ll need. The label on a 60 or 80 pound bag of concrete will determine how much concrete that bag will make in cubic feet. Divide that number with the total number of cubic feet you want to fill. That will give you the number of bags. You can ask the hardware store associate or use the concrete manufacturer’s website to double check your calculations. Buy the concrete where all you’ll need to do is add water. This will save you time vs. concrete that requires the mix, other material like
