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Deck piers support the beams that create the joist spans for a deck. This is the foundation of the deck and if not properly installed will result in failure of part or the entire deck. Unlike a concrete footing that distributes the weight of the structure over a large area, piers concentrate the load to a small area. Ground stability and soil compaction are very important when you consider using this type of foundation structure. Be sure to determine the bearing capacity of your soil and keep a factor of safety of at least 4. | Deck piers support the beams that create the joist spans for a deck. This is the foundation of the deck and if not properly installed will result in failure of part or the entire deck. Unlike a concrete footing that distributes the weight of the structure over a large area, piers concentrate the load to a small area. Ground stability and soil compaction are very important when you consider using this type of foundation structure. Be sure to determine the bearing capacity of your soil and keep a factor of safety of at least 4. | ||
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