Deck Footing How-To Video: Featuring SAKRETE Concrete Mix

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5 жыл бұрын

Create usable deck space in your backyard, for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors! This video will show how SAKRETE Concrete Mix can be used with a SAKRETE Builders’ Tube, to create a durable footing for a deck frame. Go with SAKRETE, The Pro’s Choice since 1936.
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@eagleviewhd 2 жыл бұрын

I used a gas powered earth auger to help dig the holes fir deck footings. Was using an electric drill with a mixing paddle but the drill would get very hot. I made an adapter using a pipe coupler, a nipple and a fitting to allow me to fasten the mixing paddle to the gas auger powerhead!

4 жыл бұрын

Those post anchor brackets are small for all of that concrete. It will not prevent lateral movement in a storm zone. Also , because of the short rods on the brackets, there isn't much lift strength in high winds.

@at0mix197 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't too confident on the anchors myself, I'm not a contractor but I did question them. What would be a better type of anchor to use? So far im not too impressed with the steel strap types they seem way too flimsy and honestly thought about making my own out of 1/8" sheet metal welded up into a support structure with anchor leg(s)

@WanderingHead91367 4 жыл бұрын

Simpson makes a lot of these post bases and I have seen quite a few specified in my buildings. They are engineered to meet most conditions - a 4x4 post anchored into a concrete footing cannot be expected to stop a fully loaded concrete truck speeding at 30 mph. It should stop a sedan backing up at 5 mph. But I am not an engineer...Joseph, save your time and buy a Simpson. If you need something that thick, build 18" diameter reinforced concrete column and not a tiny 6x6 wood post.

@petestewart8575 3 жыл бұрын

what is extreme heat?

@tylerarkansas2569 2 жыл бұрын

U didn’t show to level the top of the form so u can finish to it

@drewtucker6923 3 жыл бұрын

How do you know if its level?

@eagleviewhd 2 жыл бұрын

You use s bubble level across the top of the form.

@wollins2 2 жыл бұрын

I thought you had to add rebar in the cement for structural support?

@berrettbuilds9374 2 жыл бұрын

You only have to add rebar if the footing will be supporting a certain load. Most decks don't require it.

@leestebbins5051 Жыл бұрын

Also, concrete is extremely strong in compression.

@strokerace4765 4 жыл бұрын

I want to add a couple 4x4 posts to an existing deck, is it better to put the posts in the concrete(wind) or use a metal bracket like in the video?

@WanderingHead91367 4 жыл бұрын

Metal bracket with offset base.

4 жыл бұрын

Metal brackets will never hold in a high wind area. The post should be buried in concrete

@WanderingHead91367 4 жыл бұрын

Something like Simpson PB post base will be perfect. It is embedded in concrete and designed for uplift. Wood posts embedded in concrete is for wood fences - will rot eventually.