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How to Install & Build Deck Footings

Learn how to install concrete footings to properly support your deck. Watch our step-by-step foundations video.
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• 3/6/2025
Decks Team
Measuring Post Holes

Footing Size

You don’t need to be an engineer to figure out what size footings your new deck will need to safely support it. Everything you need to know is right here.
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• 9/18/2024
Decks Team
Rebar

Do I need to use rebar?

Our inspector discusses using steel rebar for deck footings.
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Decks Author Logo Smaller 2 Decks Team
• 2/19/2013
Decks Team
old footing

Can I reuse existing footings

Our inspector discusses the topic of reusing footings for a new deck.
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Decks Author Logo Smaller 2 Decks Team
• 2/19/2013
Decks Team
Picture 1
How To

How to Install & Build Deck Footings

Learn how to install concrete footings to properly support your deck. Watch our step-by-step foundations video.
Read More
Decks Author Logo Smaller 2 Decks Team
• 3/6/2025
Decks Team
Measuring Post Holes
Footing Size
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Decks Author Logo Smaller 2 Decks Team
• 9/18/2024
Decks Team
Rebar
Do I need to use rebar?
Read More
Decks Author Logo Smaller 2 Decks Team
• 2/19/2013
Decks Team
old footing
Can I reuse existing footings
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Decks Author Logo Smaller 2 Decks Team
• 2/19/2013
Decks Team

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