Footing size and depth for sandy condition in San Francisco
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Footing size and depth for sandy condition in San Francisco
Hi guys - I'm building a 24x12 deck and will be using 8 footings. I live in San Francisco near the beach so the soil condition is all sand. I've dug 3 feet deep and it's just sand, what should I do to make sure my footers don't sink or move because of the sand?
I was planning to using 10" quik tube and and create a 3' footer, is there anything else I should do?
Thanks
I was planning to using 10" quik tube and and create a 3' footer, is there anything else I should do?
Thanks
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#1, Talk over your plans with the local building inspector.
You live in the republic of CA so I'm sure there going to have a ton of rules and need a permit for anything you do.
You live in the republic of CA so I'm sure there going to have a ton of rules and need a permit for anything you do.
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At the very least you're going to want to use a Bigfoot Original pier footing forms save time, save money on decks, renovations, new construction or something similar on the bottom of your piers so they have a lot more bearing surface to support the deck. In saying you need to maximize the bearing area to gain additional support. Even though you are not required by code to get a permit a quick discussion with the local building official may give you some ideas of how decks are supported in sand by others in your area.