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Deck Footings and Foundations: What Homeowners Should Know Below the Surface
In this episode of Deck Builders Chicago, we focus on the part of deck construction you do not see once the project is finished: footings and foundations. A deck can look sharp on top and still be weak underneath if the support is not right. We explain in everyday language how posts, concrete, and soil work together, and what that means for long-term safety and performance.
We discuss common footing options, typical depths in a climate like Chicago, and how frost lines and soil conditions affect design. You will learn why footing size and spacing should match the loads created by deck…
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