Metal Deck Post Supports

How to use steel metal deck support posts and columns.

Metal deck post supports.

When slipped over existing posts and mounted to the floor these post anchors add sturdiness to railings. Item 1336043 model dnpfs4lt15c. Steel 3 sided wood post base brackets are made to strengthen an existing post system. Models are available for attaching to existing hardened concrete wet concrete as well as wood.

Round steel structural columns with base plates welded to the top and bottom are another option. Because the are made of metal and bolted to the deck surface these aluminum and steel posts can resist lateral loads that would shear off a typical wood post. Severe weather 4 in x 4 in x 4 ft natural pressure treated wood pine deck post. Many of these are part of an assembly for a decorative columns.

The most cost effective steel post is 4 5 diameter with 1 8 thick walls. Metal post supports are the hardware item that goes inside the hollow portion of a post sleeve to allow a solid connection to a deck or patio surface unlike wood these post supports won t rot or decay. Steel is rarely used in residential deck. If you hit an obstacle like a rock you can easily reverse the deck foot anchor out and move over a bit.

The titan deck foot anchor is a fast and easy solution for supporting any light weight structure that is floating or free standing from a house you just screw the auger portion into the ground using a lightweight hand held impact wrench and never experience any kick back.