How Do You Build A Deck Foundation?
Decks are a tremendous boon to your recreational lifestyle. Instead of heading out to the park to watch the sunset, just step out onto your deck and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. A deck is one of the easiest home improvement additions you can implement because you can do the work yourself. Check with your city or county building department to see if you need any permits for this job. Different areas have dissimilar laws relating to building additions. Unless you are pouring a permanent foundation, most likely there will be no permit needed. Identify where you will build the deck. Stake out the perimeter. Most decks are made of wood built over a wooden foundation (with concrete footings in block form). Buy the footings pre-cast from a home improvements store. Level the ground with a square foot shovel or pick so the footing is on level ground. Use a straight edged board to level it off then check with your hand level. Place a six-foot-two-by-six between two porch posts toward t
