Q. I'm building a deck and have discovered that the wooden posts can't rest on the soil. I need deck piers. What are they, and how are they installed? A. There are very few situations in which you can ...

Q. I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that’s fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...

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 ...

Q: My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I’ve never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the ...

Home Inspector: Diamond Pier footings make decks easier to build It has already been two years since I first blogged about Diamond Pier® Foundation Systems. Where does the time go? In my original post ...

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 ...

Q. Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a freestanding deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...

Q. I've heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I'm confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure ...

Q: I am planning some landscaping that will include a deck. My back yard is level, so the deck will not be built on posts. Is it wise and possible to build a deck flush to the ground? A: Adding a deck ...

Q: I’m going to build a free-standing deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to connect the deck posts to the concrete piers. What ...