Which do you prefer: post in concrete or post on footer bracket?
Jun 27, 2015 · post in concrete or post on footer bracker We rebuilt a huge deck couple of months ago that was on brackets racked like a set of baloon tits. Looked like fidos arse. House was only a few …
Simpson E-Z Post Base - Contractor Talk
Jan 30, 2022 · The E-Z Base is a retrofit post base that allows easy installation of 4x4 wood posts on existing concrete and is part of a Simpson Strong-Tie® line of products designed to help reinforce …
Use of precast concrete post bases?? - Contractor Talk
Jun 6, 2010 · I see a lot of decks in this area (MT) being built using precast concrete post bases. They just set these bases on ground level and the 4x4 post sits inside a pocket (with no anchors) in the top …
4x4 posts in concrete vs. saddles - Contractor Talk
Aug 15, 2009 · Water pools above the concrete at the base of the post and that is were the rot occurs. Make a small pyramid sloping away from the post to shed water and the problem is solved.
Anchoring fence post bases into uneven, rocky concrete
Apr 10, 2015 · Hi - first post here. I'm installing 4x4 posts into an already existing concrete foundation. The surface of the concrete is studded with gravel, giving it an uneven (but overall level) surface. …
Deck posts -- to bury or not to bury - Contractor Talk
Nov 17, 2005 · I'm curious as to how you all handle your deck posts and footings. I've always poured the footings to grade and then attach the posts to the footers with some type of post base. But I've seen …
Solid Post Bases - Contractor Talk
Sep 3, 2008 · Is it just me or is it impossible to get a flimsy Simpson or USP adjustable post base to actually hold a 4x4 post without wiggling and swaying? For instance, take a 6' 4x4 and put a double …
Deck Post Feet Attachment Methods - Contractor Talk
May 27, 2008 · Low cost decks I'll hang the post down with the post base/bolt attached, dig holes, form it, steel grid & pour concrete. High end decks I use a plumb bob to place footing, pour concrete then …
Preferred seating method of fence posts / direct bury with concrete or ...
Aug 27, 2021 · Hey, there everyone .....🙋♂️ I am building a fence for a client that wishes the posts to be mounted on top of the concrete footing with an offset bracket that you would typically see when …
4x4 to concrete slab - Contractor Talk
Jun 4, 2008 · From the info on the link you supplied "Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non top …