Footings
Footing Types
Deck Foundation Introduction
Monolithic Pier
Buried Post
Footing Forms
Footing Installation
Bigfoot Footings
Deck Footing Depth
Prevent Frost Heaving
Footing Size
Soil Conditions
Layout Deck Foundations
Before You Dig
Digging Foundations
Water in deck footing holes
How many footings do I need?
Installing j bolts into concrete
Concrete
Protecting From Collapse
Footing Inspections
Working With Concrete
Ordering Ready Mix
Cutting a Concrete Pad
Prevent Sinking
Retaining Walls
Foundation Washout

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Gossen PVC Decking
BigFoot Systems
EBTY Hidden Fasteners

Deck Footing Inspections

Never pour concrete until after your footings have passed inspection. In order to pass your footing inspection you will need to have an inspector measure to verify that the holes base size and depth meet the specifications of the approved plans.  The holes must also be free of loose dirt and water.  If you have water in your holes you may try to pump the water out or allow them to dry out over a couple of days.  If you are not going to be able to attend the inspection you will need to post the inspection card and approved plans in an accessible place for the inspector to sign off on.  Once the holes have been signed off on you can get ready to finish building your footings.  Contractors can save a lot of time on a project by coordinating prompt footing inspections following excavations.