How far in the ground should a deck post be?
There are several ways to set deck posts; we recommend attaching the posts to concrete footers above the ground. This helps to prevent wooden posts from rotting. Set footers a minimum of 6” below the frost line for your area to prevent movement during freezing temperatures.
Mar 19, 2018
How do you secure a 4×4 post to a deck?
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Quote from Youtube video: Work we've got screws from the end joist into the blocks. Then we've got screws from the blocks. Into both the post. And into the little 4×4 block the backside of those blocks is screwed in and then.
Should deck post be set in or on top of concrete?
A deck post should always be placed on top of footing, not inside concrete because it can break. The photo on the left shows a post set in a bracket that has been mounted to the top of a footer. The photo on the right shows a post that has concrete poured around it, which can lead to a crack like you see here.
How do you anchor a deck post?
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Quote from Youtube video: So what you need to do is bore a hole with a hammer drill into the concrete a little bit deeper than the depth of these screws.
Should pressure treated posts be set in concrete?
With pressure-treated posts, the rot will be slow. We have three ways to solve the rotten post problem. First, the posts should be set on top of a bed of coarse gravel 3 to 6 inches deep, so the base of the post is in contact with the gravel. Concrete should be poured around the post – no concrete under the post.
Apr 23, 2013
Should I use 4×4 or 6×6 deck posts?
Deck posts must be a minimum of 4×4 according to the IRC but many jurisdictions require a 6×6 post as a standard. To avoid code violations, many deck builders choose the 6×6 even if the 4×4 is acceptable.
How do you install a 4×4 post on a wood deck?
The quickest and most secure way to mount a wooden 4×4 or 6×6 deck post to an existing deck surface is via a Titan Post Anchor. Titan Anchors provide a solid, powder-coated steel connection point for your wooden post to attach to the surface below.
Apr 3, 2020
How do I attach deck posts to joists?
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Quote from Youtube video: Use stainless steel fasteners 4×4 wood guard posts can be attached to the deck frame on the outside or the inside of the rim joist depending on your design. If your post is on the outside.
How do I support a 4×4 post?
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Quote from Youtube video: Your deck screws into that you've got 12 screw holes at the bottom plate. Screw. Your deck screws into that and now you've got the most amazing.
How do you anchor a post base?
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Quote from Youtube video: Set a threaded bolt into your concrete footing then attach your post anchor base. It's adjustable so that you can line up your porch post use a washer and the nut to secure the base.
Can I set deck posts without concrete?
Plastic piers require the digging, but unlike footings, there is no concrete involved. The pier is put into the hole and attached the post, giving you your deck without wasting hours installing footings.
Jul 29, 2021
What size bolts to use for deck posts?
For the heaviest connections on a deck, such as where ledgers attach to the house or to posts, use 1/2-inch bolts or lags.
How long will a 6×6 treated post last in concrete?
A PT post will last a long time in concrete, maybe 5 to 10 years in soil alone. I suggest you embed the post in concrete, trowel a peak around the post so water runs off, and don’t let the PT post come in contact with the ground.
Mar 2, 2011
How long will a treated 4×4 post last in the ground?
A treated 4×4 will last 20 to 25 years in the ground if the conditions in the soil and climate are favorable. That number could increase to 40 to 75 years if you install the treated 4×4 in a cement ring rather than the soil. There are a few factors that influence how long the 4×4 can last in the ground.
Aug 14, 2021
Can you put dry concrete in a post hole?
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Quote from Youtube video: Because there is no mixing you simply pour it into the hole. Dry. Then add water when digging your post hole it is important that the diameter of the hole be three times the width of the post.
How much quikrete do I need for a 4×4 post?
1 – 4 bags of concrete per fence post are typically what’s needed. This depends on the type of soil, fence design, height, post size and bag weight. In general the depth of the post’s hole needs to be 1/3 to 1/2 of the above ground height of the post.
How Much Concrete For A 4×4 Fence Post?
| Depth | 50 Lb Bags |
|---|---|
| 32″36″ | 5 |
How many bags of cement do I need for a post hole?
Most fence post holes will need between 1 – 4 bags of concrete to securely hold the post in place. The best way to determine the size of the hole is: Diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the fence post. Depth of the hole is one-third to half the above ground height of the fence post.
How do I keep my post level while concrete dries?
You need to level it in two directions with a 4-foot level. After getting it straight in the first direction, hold one of the braces against the post and drive a single screw to connect the brace to the post. You can then level and brace the post in the other direction and begin filling the hole.
How do I make sure my post is level?
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Quote from Youtube video: So we need to manipulate the posts so there they're all plumb equal distance from each other and square. So now with this trick we can actually do it quite easily and then we can brace it permanently.
How do you support a post when concrete is set?
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Quote from Youtube video: Until you get nice and plump. And you get it plumb by maneuvering those braces backwards. And forwards once you get this post nice and straight this type of concrete. Now.
