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Deck Foundations that Last

Design footings and piers to match the load and bearing capacity of your soil

A specialist in exterior decks offers foundation details, including tips on the use of steel rebar, fiberboard tubes, and post connectors. A sidebar will help you calculate the size of concrete piers and footings and estimate how much concrete you'll need.

Deck Foundations that Last

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