Deck footer off by 3 inches... options???

[enceejay]

Building an attached deck and of course screwed part of it up. One of my concrete footers (12 inch sono tube) is 3 inches too wide. My deck will have 6x6 posts holding up a tripled 2x10 beam. I've attached a picture to illustrate my problem. Can I drill a hole through the post bracket to accommodate the bolt in the concrete and still be okay? The bracket will still be on the footer, just at the edge of it. HELP!!!

 

[Stuart in MN]

Here is a link to your picture, it didn't show up here.

http://imgur.com/a/8tsC0qR

Your situation isn't uncommon, I think you'll be okay bolting down the bracket as shown.

 

[enceejay]

Ahh thank you, was not aware.

 

[enceejay]

Your situation isn't uncommon, I think you'll be okay bolting down the bracket as shown.

The problem is very little of the beam is on the 6x6 post, probably only an inch or so. Are you saying I should be okay to drill a new hole for the bolt in the concrete and just sliding the bracket over to where I need it?

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

NO PROBLEM! It may not be centered but the post is sitting on the pier...... Mission accomplished!

**** UPDATE! I posted this ^ reply after looking at the OPs illustration THEN he mentioned (at the same time I was typing) that only 1” of the post would be sitting on the pier after I hit the "post button" and then went to work........ This is a definite violation because 75-100% of the post must be on the pier. Do it right and do it over because when you sell the house a "knowledgeable" home inspector will pick up on this violation.

 

[Natty Bumppo]

The problem is very little of the beam is on the 6x6 post, probably only an inch or so. Are you saying I should be okay to drill a new hole for the bolt in the concrete and just sliding the bracket over to where I need it?

You're saying that if you DON'T MOVE the post base over you only have 1" of contact? Then yes, drill your hole and move the post base over a few inches so you'll have more than 1" of the beam sitting on the 6x6. The post is still solidly on the pier...no problem.

 

[GMCGarage]

Building an attached deck and of course screwed part of it up. One of my concrete footers (12 inch sono tube) is 3 inches too wide. My deck will have 6x6 posts holding up a tripled 2x10 beam. I've attached a picture to illustrate my problem. Can I drill a hole through the post bracket to accommodate the bolt in the concrete and still be okay? The bracket will still be on the footer, just at the edge of it. HELP!!!

How much load is on the post? It could cause a overstress in the soil bearing, might lead to some settling more than anticipated.

 

[nadogail]

Maybe you can weld a plate to the post bracket and drill a hole in it to accommodate the discrepancy.

 

[bob15]

A real picture would be very helpful

 

[ddawg16]

While I think you can make it work structurally, If you are anything like me, the OCD would kick in and I would look at it for the next 20 years and it would bug the **** out of me.

Personally, I'd dig up the post and do it over.

 

[WNYflyer]

A real picture would be very helpful

^^^^ This and idea of the framing plan

 

[BD1]

I think it's fine. As for securing the post, add a angle clip on the exposed concrete side and anchor to concrete. Then lag screw or drill 6x6 and through bolt


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[Falcon67]

Agree that if the 6x6 lands on the footer you're good. Your OCD will never let it go, but support wise it should be good 'nuff.

 

[doctordirt]

If this is for the beam supporting the joists, adjust the other posts, so they are all on the sonos tube and cantilever the joists.