Use of precast concrete post bases?? - Contractor Talk
2010年6月6日 · I see a lot of decks in this area (MT) being built using precast concrete post bases. They just set these bases on ground level and the 4x4 post sits inside a pocket (with no anchors) in the top of the post base. The bottom of the post base is about 12" x 12". They even use these for the posts that support beams.
Simpson E-Z Post Base - Contractor Talk
2022年1月30日 · I used a RW 4x4, and plowed fir 2x6 graspable rail. Kept it simple. Challenges were slope of Garage floor, and 4x4 was more like 3-3/8", whereas the Simpson Base was 3-5/8". Had to jam shims down there and make it look presentable. Clients are thrilled. The post is sturdier than the newel posts inside the house.
Which do you prefer: post in concrete or post on footer bracket?
2015年6月27日 · post in concrete or post on footer bracker We rebuilt a huge deck couple of months ago that was on brackets racked like a set of baloon tits. Looked like fidos arse. House was only a few blocks off the beach. Combination of sandy ground shifting and bad construction. I never have used brackets and never will.
4x4 posts in concrete vs. saddles - Contractor Talk
2009年8月14日 · slope the concrete down away from the post to shed water and you will not have any problems. I have installed and removed many posts. The ones that fail do so above the concrete. Water pools above the concrete at the base of the post and that is were the rot occurs.
Anchoring fence post bases into uneven, rocky concrete
2015年4月10日 · Hi - first post here. I'm installing 4x4 posts into an already existing concrete foundation. The surface of the concrete is studded with gravel, giving it an uneven (but overall level) surface. (see the concrete under the piece of wood in attached picture) I'm thinking of using Simpson Strong Tie's E-Z Base.
Should Deck Posts Sunk In Concrete or Above Ground?
2010年4月17日 · Ours is 42", but I always put them in @ 52". I lay-in 4" of pea gravel (for proper drainage) in the bottom of the hole. I use conical shaped tubes set for 48" footing and fill them with concrete. 4x4 posts = 8" dia. footing tube 6x6 posts = 12" dia. footing tube 8x8 posts = 16" dia. footing tube Specs for the post bases I use:
Deck posts -- to bury or not to bury - Contractor Talk
2005年11月17日 · After letting set up for a day I drill out base of posts for #4 rebar to extend 2" past sides of posts in both directions first set approx 6" from bottom of post then the next set in the other direction approx 12" above bottom of post. set post on concrete footing and fill remaining hole with more 5000psi until I can form a crown above grade ...
4x4 to concrete slab - Contractor Talk
2008年6月3日 · "Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports). "Seems my installation would be much like a 3 ft high fence. Also dont think can compare to a 6 x 6 deck post.
Protecting 4x4 fence post from rot - Contractor Talk
2014年6月3日 · 1. Use PT 4x4 posts and watch them warp like a banana, 2. Use a schedule #40 or a .095 galvanized 2-3/8 inch post and wrap it in wood, here we would use cedar. 3. Up size your posts to 6x6's 4. If possible in your area use creosote to treat the bottom of the posts. There are a lot of rail road ties that have lasted decades. Bob
Fence post setting options | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2017年12月19日 · The usual has been dig hole. 4x4 pt and concrete it in (Pacific northwest) After some time. Digging out a rotted concrete base to go with new post is a pain. I have tried expanding foam for a mail box post but I didn't like the wiggle in post later (two bags and 4ft hole)