The Spokesman-Review

Ask the builder: Deck piers distribute load and prevent frost heave damage

Q: Tim, can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on pre-cast concrete stepping stones. The deck ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ask the Builder: Concrete piers add key support to deck

Q: Can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on pre-cast concrete stepping stones. The deck ...
Palm Beach Post

Plastic pier forms make building a deck much easier

Question: My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to ...
The Washington Post

The key to a successful deck installation is a plastic pier to support it

My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to know ...
The Washington Post

Why it’s a bad idea to skip installing piers beneath your new deck

Q: Tim, can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on precast concrete steppingstones. The deck ...
Palm Beach Post

Deck piers distribute load and prevent frost heave damage

Question: Can you explain why I need concrete deck piers under the wood support posts that hold up my deck? I saw an older deck where the posts just rested on pre-cast concrete stepping stones. The ...