A deck post should always be placed on top of footing, not inside concrete because it can break. Concrete tends to absorb moisture and wood expands when it gets wet, so these two factors combined will result in the wood breaking the concrete.

When considering adding posts to concrete, you should fill the hole with about 6 inches of gravel. Gravel will prevent rotting by ensuring that the post is kept dry when water makes its way into the soil. Place the post in the gravel, then fill with a batch of cement until it reaches the top of the

The bidding process starts with listing a construction project for bidding- from there on subcontractors and businesses have their work cut out for them. Research and planning allow the company bidding to make sure that theyre up to the task and are able to provide all that is needed of them. This is followed by planning the actual bid. This is don

The Forest Products Laboratory and other research groups have shown that treated wood stakes placed in the ground for more than 40 years remain rot-free. But young pressure-treated decks, many less than 10 years old, are being shoveled into landfills. Depending on the species, a 4x4 post made of cedar may last for about 15-30 years, sp