Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - still unclear about post holes
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : still unclear about post holes
jayp6773
04-21-05, 04:39 AM
my deck is going to be 28" finished height and 19 x 12. I am using the beam system. My question is what kind of foundation can I use. I'm using a post hole digger. I need to dig 9 holes. It will not be attatched to the house. I am not wanting to dig 9 42" holes by hand with a post hole digger. Are there other options. Ugh!
Jason
Jason
marksr
04-21-05, 06:27 AM
You could rent an auger or hire a teenager to do it for you. :)
IHI
04-21-05, 01:55 PM
I always use gas powered augers, 1 man and 2 man the most common and even using them it's hard work and will put a hurtin on your back.
They also make a pull behind model I'd recommmend if you have the room. These units are on a levered system that is cantalevered by the drive motor-so you have very little physical effort at all digging the holes, AND they have reverse should you run into some roots-try that with the 1 or 2 man diggers:). They can get into some tight areas, but if your right up against a building the 1 man gas powered or old fashion post hole digger my be your only option.
They also make a pull behind model I'd recommmend if you have the room. These units are on a levered system that is cantalevered by the drive motor-so you have very little physical effort at all digging the holes, AND they have reverse should you run into some roots-try that with the 1 or 2 man diggers:). They can get into some tight areas, but if your right up against a building the 1 man gas powered or old fashion post hole digger my be your only option.
Hellrazor
04-22-05, 10:41 AM
Those units are generally referred to as hydraulic augers. Motor sits on a cart and the shaft hooks onto the augers controls with a shaft. They will outdig any one man unit. Guy i am helping do a garage addition for renting a Stihl one man auger, i wouldn't recommend one of those. We made him take it back and get the hydraulic one.