Which do you prefer: post in concrete or post on footer...
Jun 27, 2015 · I know it all depends, but I'm having a debate with my dad as to which option is best: 1) Sinking pressure treated pine into concrete on a home near the SoCal coast 2) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Solid Post Bases - Contractor Talk
Sep 3, 2008 · Code requires the use of post base standoffs and they are not as solid as posts buried in concrete. My original post was to see how other deck builders are addressing this …
Grouting under base plates | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
Sep 8, 2015 · I have 150 HSS columns complete with base plates installed on a pre existing 6 inch concrete slab. The base plates are 16" x 30" and attached to the slab with 4 bolts and the …
Preferred seating method of fence posts / direct bury with …
Aug 27, 2021 · For future reference, if your post base will still let the fence wiggle (which the first one would), the weak link becomes the panel to post attachment. If you're just screwing …
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 …
Pergola Over Stamped Concrete - Contractor Talk
May 3, 2017 · Far as the post to concrete connection I always use welder made post base. Far superior to Simpson products imo. With a sleeve that goes up two sides and thru bolts you …