For a quick and dirty concrete foundation this method can do the trick.
Deck footings on concrete patio.
Deck footings come in a variety of sizes for various sizes of posts ranging from 10 pads to 24 pads.
Do this by nailing the sides of the tube to the center of a tic tac toe grid of 2x4s at the top of the hole.
Check out our deck footing frost map to help you understand how deep your footings will need to be excavated.
Learn everything you need to know about installing concrete footings to support your deck.
Pads run 80 for six 10 pads.
How to get a solid frost proof footing.
When constructing a deck in an area that receives minor amounts to no frost these piers often serve as suitable deck footings.
You can get away with usually a 15 x15 base and then at least 6 thick so you don t crack the deck footing.
Save time and money on concrete with this style.
Then dump concrete through the tube into the bottom of the hole.
Successfully construct a.
Up from the bottom of the footing.
This video shows you how to build the base of a deck foundation or concrete deck footing using quikrete quik tube building forms.
We will teach you how to determine the code compliant size of your footings based on the soil type and tributary loads.
Larger pads are more expensive.
That is assuming you are using a 4x4 which is 3 5 square.
You still have to dig footing holes.