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Digging Footing Holes

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What happens here

To prepare for a footing, first measure off the structure to determine the precise location of the footing. Mark the spot clearly with marking spray. Then, dig out the footing hole to a depth below the local frost line. The presenter suggests using an auger for efficiency, as hand digging with a post hole digger can be labor-intensive.

Goal: Prepare the ground for deck footings.

Tools and materials

  • Auger — Efficiently digging footing holes
  • Marking Spray — Marking the exact location for footing holes
  • Post Hole Digger — Digging footing holes by hand
  • Tape Measure — Measuring off the structure for footing placement

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it can split [snorts] your rim joist. Footing diameter is determined by the weight of the deck, not the size of your post. Taller decks need thicker posts. Shorter decks can get thinner posts. Measure off structure and make a mark for your hole. Dig out your footing below your frost depth. Hand digging's hard. Augers are a lot easier. Pour concrete. Either bury a post 1 ft minimum, wet set a bracket, or mark and drill out a bracket that has stand-off. If this corrodes or the bottom of the post rots, it's much

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