Deck Footings?

[dthor68]

Concrete Footings?

I am building a 12' x 12' deck. It has 3 footings holding up one end and a ledger board holding up the other side. The footings are 12" wide x 24" deep. I used the Sakrete tubes with Sakrete mix. Anyway, I noticed one of my footings is 2" lower than the other two. Not really sure how I made this mistake. I know I could just make that 6"x 6" leg 2" longer, but it will always bother me. Is there any way I can make this right without re-doing the whole thing?

Appreciate any help.

 

[vrinner]

I'd plant a little shrub or flowers around the footings to make it less noticeable. Then you will hardly notice...well, except when your trying to go to sleep...then you will see it for hours.

 

[couch67]

I thought I was ocd! its under the deck so no one would ever see it, especially if you are skirting it.

 

[Bruce 993 SEA]

The whole idea behind footings and posts is so you don't have to have the heights perfect...it is the top of the post that counts.

Good luck!

 

[buzzworth]

You're the only person that knows you did that on purpose. Enjoy that.

 

[Farmall450]

I think you know what the answer is.

 

[Skiff Builder]

Re: Concrete Footings?

I am building a 12' x 12' deck. It has 3 footings holding up one end and a ledger board holding up the other side. The footings are 12" wide x 24" deep. I used the Sakrete tubes with Sakrete mix. Anyway, I noticed one of my footings is 2" lower than the other two. Not really sure how I made this mistake. I know I could just make that 6"x 6" leg 2" longer, but it will always bother me. Is there any way I can make this right without re-doing the whole thing?

Appreciate any help.

Your talking about 225lbs of concrete. If the post anchor hardware is set you could lift the pier (footing) up 2" with:
Chain hoist/come along slung under a quick build tripod or tall sawhorse.
A piece of your joist material used as a lever over a fulcrum.
Or any other lifting machine.

Once at proper height pour a loose mix of conc down alongside and let setup. Retamp surrounding soil.

 

[ard]

paint the lower 2 inches of the 6x6 a light grey.


you'll never even notice

 

[dthor68]

Wow, I kinda felt like everyone would be upset about a mistake like that. Guess I will let it ride. Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[rburke65]

Just sat, “Oh”!.....and move on.

 

[Hollywood D]

All of mine for my deck are different heights since the ground slopes. I hardly notice, or care

 

[GMCGarage]

Re: Concrete Footings?

I am building a 12' x 12' deck. It has 3 footings holding up one end and a ledger board holding up the other side. The footings are 12" wide x 24" deep. I used the Sakrete tubes with Sakrete mix. Anyway, I noticed one of my footings is 2" lower than the other two. Not really sure how I made this mistake. I know I could just make that 6"x 6" leg 2" longer, but it will always bother me. Is there any way I can make this right without re-doing the whole thing?

Appreciate any help.

Form it up and pour two inches, doubtful your deck has any uplift, so in compression it will be fine.

 

[larry_g]

Like said above it doesn't matter. Set the deck frame up level and cut the top of the posts so they are the right height. The bottom end can be where ever.

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