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Post-to-Footing Connections

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What happens here

Once the hole is dug, concrete is poured for the footing. The presenter demonstrates two ways to connect a post to the footing: either by burying the post directly into the concrete a minimum of 1 foot, or by using a stand-off bracket. The stand-off bracket is preferred because if the post corrodes or rots, it's much easier to replace without disturbing the entire concrete footing.

Goal: Securely attach deck posts to concrete footings.

Tools and materials

  • Concrete — Creating the deck footing
  • Drill/Driver — Fastening the stand-off bracket
  • Post — The vertical support for the deck frame
  • Screws — Securing the stand-off bracket to the post
  • Stand-off Bracket — Elevating the post above the concrete to prevent rot and allow for easier replacement

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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 easier to replace. Water doesn't easily penetrate a cross grain, but it can easily travel up through end grain. Add a temp screw and level out your joist. Measure down your footing and cut your

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