The Truth About Deck Footings and Why They Matter

Deck Builders Louisville · Apr 23, 2026 · 2m

In this episode of Deck Builders Louisville, we get under the surface of your deck and talk about one of the most important structural elements: footings. Footings are the foundation that carries the load of your deck into the ground, and when they are undersized, shallow, or poorly installed, the entire structure can suffer. We explain what footings do, how they are typically built, and why proper depth and sizing are critical in our Louisville climate. From simple ground-level decks to larger elevated structures and porches, solid footings are the difference between a deck that feels strong…