Metal Deck Support Posts

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.
Metal deck support posts. Interior grade steel framing triple coated for superior durability. Steel support posts for trex elevations are the only deck support post designed specifically for trex elevations steel deck framing. An unparalleled three layers of protection surround a carbon steel core ensuring each critical joist beam and ledger connection holds up to the elements for decades with a 25 year limited residential warranty to prove it. Severe weather 4 in x 4 in x 4 ft natural pressure treated wood pine deck post.
For pricing and availability. With two corner posts the top rails extend beyond the posts and meet at the corner. Steel is rarely used in residential deck. Wood is good but steel is supreme.
The most cost effective steel post is 4 5 diameter with 1 8 thick walls. Pressure treated to protect it from termites rot and fungal decay this post is perfect for decks play sets stair support and other outdoor projects exposed to the elements. Gilpin 3 1 4 ft windsor black metal deck post. With posts on the inside of deck joists joist you can use two corner posts as shown in the detail above.
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. At its highest setting. The tiger brand jack post super s 3 ft. If you hit an obstacle like a rock you can easily reverse the deck foot anchor out and move over a bit.
6x6 wood posts are best. Local welders can make steel columns fast. Round steel structural columns with base plates welded to the top and bottom are another option. 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.
Tall decks typically need larger diameter support columns than decks that are closer to the ground deck support column checklist. For pricing and availability. These sturdy stable supports will not split warp or twist like treated lumber can. Many of these are part of an assembly for a decorative columns.
Your deck will remain strong from day one. How to use steel metal deck support posts and columns. At its lowest setting and 16 000 lbs. Another option is to use a single post at the corner installed the same way as the inside posts in detail a above.
4x4 steel columns last forever. It has a compression load range of 18 000 lbs. Available in 3 1 2 or 5 1 2 widths x 10 in length. Trex elevations deck support post.