A New Type of Deck Footing: Diamond Piers There's a cool new product in town that's making deck footings way faster and easier to install; it's called a Diamond Pier® Foundation System.

The typical cost range for building a deck is $4,141 to $11,713, though the national average cost is $7,913. The main cost factors in building a deck include deck size, materials, foundation, and ...

I completely forgot about that until I re-read the original post just recently, because I'm probably going to have a deck added onto my own house this year, and I intend to have Diamond Piers used for ...

Also don't forget the footings/piers that you'll need as well. Depending on your area you might be able to get away with using deck piers, but might also need to pour in-ground footings instead. So a ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Dave Kodet, known as DIY Dave, is the lead ...

Building codes evolve to address safety concerns and incorporate new understanding of structural requirements. Many older decks, while compliant when originally built, now fall short of modern ...

Whether wood or composite, decks offer a place to relax, soak up the sun and entertain while also adding value to your home. If you're thinking of adding a deck or updating an existing structure, here ...

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