Concrete building a deck near a retaining wall.
How to use concrete patio pier block.
Concrete pier blocks for decks.
They re subject to all of the same requirements as a typical footing regardless of not being cast in place.
With a sweet design and hard work this backyard comes to life as a one hundred year old barn deck is set into place a concrete chic fire feature and vibrant plants are incorporated into the mix.
Close up of pier blocks set under the barn decking.
Where frost exists you must pour a deep concrete footing ensuring that the bottom falls beneath the frost line for your area.
If it is not level add more gravel or sand and re compact.
Angle the steel base plate so it rests on the deck block similar to picture 4.
Avoid problems related to digging deck footings near retaining walls.
You may also use a small 12 level on the paver.
Then check the level in both directions on the posts top.
Push the 4 4 support cylinder tape end first into the concrete in the center of the deck block.
Place the paver in the bottom of the hole and check for level by placing a post with square cut ends on the paver.
Smooth the concrete and remove any mess.
Concrete pier blocks for decks a deck pier block is in many ways just a simplified version of a precast foundation a foundation type recognized by building codes.
Use a trowel to fill the hole and slots in the deck block with concrete.