Footings

Transfer the deck dimensions from the drawings to the ground.

How to Build a Deck

How to Layout a Deck, Including Footing Positions

Layout your deck outline on the ground by pushing spikes into the ground at the corners of the deck and running a string between them, or spray paint the outline on the ground.

Deck footing cross section showing sonotube placement on footing and backfill.

How to Build a Deck

How to Excavate Post Holes and Set Posts for Your Deck

How to dig post holes and set support posts for a backyard deck. How to pour footings, determine deck height, and cut and set deck support posts.

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