I'm going to build a 10 X 8' floating deck using a concrete pier system. Anybody use these piers before?
It saves putting footings 4' down since it spreads the weight over the entire deck, and doesn't tie into a structure. i.e. house, garage, etc.
And... it's a company based out of Minneapolis!
-- Edited by SShink on Monday 19th of March 2012 04:05:13 PM
-- Edited by SShink on Monday 19th of March 2012 04:06:15 PM
jim larson said
Mar 20, 2012
Looks like the clear deal, if it's going to be close to the ground.
When I did my deck 30 yrs ago, I just set 2 coffee tin cans on top of each other and filled with cement. 10 posts and cement only down about 15". Hasn't moved in 30 yrs; but it's attached to the house on 2 sides. Only about 2 off t h e ground.
Tim H said
Mar 20, 2012
I've built a few of them and the concrete posts work well. If you need to borrow a pneumatic framing nailer let me know I have one you would use also a power miter saw. Just make sure your city doesn't have an issue with the deck you are starting to cover a lot of your ground space.
bowtie said
Mar 20, 2012
I looked into it, did something similar at the cabin but not the exact same pier. I like the idea just make sure the area under it is compacted so it doesnt sink.
Derek69SS said
Mar 20, 2012
Tim H wrote:
Just make sure your city doesn't have an issue with the deck you are starting to cover a lot of your ground space.
I'm beginning to think Stan doesn't like mowing lawn.
SShink said
Mar 21, 2012
Derek69SS wrote:
Tim H wrote:
Just make sure your city doesn't have an issue with the deck you are starting to cover a lot of your ground space.
I'm beginning to think Stan doesn't like mowing lawn.
The less time spent mowing... the more time driving the Chevelle!
Tim H said
Mar 21, 2012
Derek69SS wrote:
I'm beginning to think Stan doesn't like mowing lawn.
He has so little yard space now that he had to build an extra tall garage.
John D said
Mar 21, 2012
If your city is anything like mine, I'd discreetly check with the Inspections Dept. and find out if they even allow "floating" decks. Here's a link to give you an idea of what may be needed.
I'm going to build a 10 X 8' floating deck using a concrete pier system. Anybody use these piers before?
It saves putting footings 4' down since it spreads the weight over the entire deck, and doesn't tie into a structure. i.e. house, garage, etc.
And... it's a company based out of Minneapolis!
-- Edited by SShink on Monday 19th of March 2012 04:05:13 PM
-- Edited by SShink on Monday 19th of March 2012 04:06:15 PM
Looks like the clear deal, if it's going to be close to the ground.
When I did my deck 30 yrs ago, I just set 2 coffee tin cans on top of each other and filled with cement. 10 posts and cement only down about 15". Hasn't moved in 30 yrs; but it's attached to the house on 2 sides. Only about 2 off t h e ground.
I'm beginning to think Stan doesn't like mowing lawn.
The less time spent mowing... the more time driving the Chevelle!
He has so little yard space now that he had to build an extra tall garage.
If your city is anything like mine, I'd discreetly check with the Inspections Dept. and find out if they even allow "floating" decks. Here's a link to give you an idea of what may be needed.