Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Pouring footings
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mike_and_kelli
09-14-03, 09:19 PM
I'm getting ready to dig footings for my deck; I'm going to need to go 48" deep due to frost.
Questions:
1. I plan to rent a power auger; otherwise, I'll still be digging next year. Do I need to use one of those round forms for the footing, or should pour the concrete in the hole?
2. I plan to use the quick set concrete, and set J bolts into them. How long should I let the concrete set before beginning to work with my posts?
Questions:
1. I plan to rent a power auger; otherwise, I'll still be digging next year. Do I need to use one of those round forms for the footing, or should pour the concrete in the hole?
2. I plan to use the quick set concrete, and set J bolts into them. How long should I let the concrete set before beginning to work with my posts?
chfite
09-14-03, 09:43 PM
1. Subject to the overriding considerations of your local bulding code: If the soil will maintain its shape and not collapse into the hole, you should be able to let the hole be its own form. You may still need a post hole digger to clean up the spill in the bottom of the hole. From experience, I can recommend that you rent a two-man auger. The solo job will beat you to death, plus it will be a chore to retrieve a 48" long bit from the hole alone.
2. Quikrete's web site recommends waiting 24 hours for this application.
Hope this helps.
2. Quikrete's web site recommends waiting 24 hours for this application.
Hope this helps.