How to Install

The post location or spacing is to be determined by the area to be supported by the post for the local soil capacity. The 10" and the 16" FootingPad™ supports 4" x 4", 4" x 6" or 6" x 6" deck posts.

• Dig the hole a little larger than the pad in diameter
  and deep enough to be below the local frost line.
  Clean out loose soil and level the bottom
  of the hole.
• Place the FootingPad into the hole smooth
  side down.
• Use the post to tamp the FootingPad into place.
• Position the post on the pad in the desired
  location.
• Replace the dirt around the footing pad and compact

Maximum Spans

Please click here to view the maximum span guidelines.

Helpful Hints

And Other Information

• To find out the soil density in your area, call your local builder’s permit
  office or lumber yard.
• To find out if there are any electrical or gas lines buried where you want
  to dig, call 1-800-BEFORE-YOU-DIG 48 hours-10 days before you plan
  to start digging.
• Print and take the FootingPad™ test results with you to the local
  Municipal Building Department to get your building permit.
• Check out PermitPlace.com when you need a building permit. It has
  links to 2,500 jurisdictions, advice and free online building permit
  applications to many of the jurisdictions.