RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
Did you check with Lowes? Alan & Terrie Robbins wrote: > Thanks, Bob, Dale, John, & Lenny for your suggestions and ideas on this > > Al > -Original Message- > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:56 PM > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings > > > > I don't know the measurements, but I've gotten some at Lowes. They are > concrete, More pyramid than cube shaped, and there is a place for a 4 by 4 > to drop in. No holes for securing, but the weight should keep it stable. > > - Original Message - > From: Alan & Terrie Robbins > To: Blindhandyman > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings > > I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to > the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. > It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess > is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On > the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. > The other side or side furthest from the house is supported > by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never > sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a > cement block even with the surface of the ground. My > question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot > cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by > four? > > thanks > Al > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
Thanks, Bob, Dale, John, & Lenny for your suggestions and ideas on this Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Bob Kennedy Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:56 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I don't know the measurements, but I've gotten some at Lowes. They are concrete, More pyramid than cube shaped, and there is a place for a 4 by 4 to drop in. No holes for securing, but the weight should keep it stable. - Original Message - From: Alan & Terrie Robbins To: Blindhandyman Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
I don't know the measurements, but I've gotten some at Lowes. They are concrete, More pyramid than cube shaped, and there is a place for a 4 by 4 to drop in. No holes for securing, but the weight should keep it stable. - Original Message - From: Alan & Terrie Robbins To: Blindhandyman Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
You want to support it well when you remove and replace the posts to prevent the leverage of the deck from pulling your rim away from the building. - Original Message - From: Alan & Terrie Robbins To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:31 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings Lenny, Yes, as they are beginning to get rotten on the bottom. Does this cleat anchor to the block or just sit? Since the deck is attached to the house, I'm not too concerned with movement Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings Are you replacing the 4x4s? If so they make a nice metal cleat that you screw to the bottom and it sits on the block. I used them on my back porch roof supports and have not had any problem in over 30 years. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: "Blindhandyman" Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view _page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
They certainly do. They are somewhat conical sloping from the wider base to the top. There is a depression in the top and the ones I have seen also have channels in them at the top presumably to drain water away. Hope this is helpful. - Original Message - From: Alan & Terrie Robbins To: Blindhandyman Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
Al, the ones that I used had 4 screws that you fastened the cleat to the post. There are 4 corners that stick down about an inch with a point at each end. This just sits on the concrete slab, block etc. The fact that it held the 4x4s above theconcrete there is no wicking. Also there is a large cutout that will allow any moisture to dry. I got mine at a lumber yard that recently closed. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:31 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings Lenny, Yes, as they are beginning to get rotten on the bottom. Does this cleat anchor to the block or just sit? Since the deck is attached to the house, I'm not too concerned with movement Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings Are you replacing the 4x4s? If so they make a nice metal cleat that you screw to the bottom and it sits on the block. I used them on my back porch roof supports and have not had any problem in over 30 years. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: "Blindhandyman" Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view _page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
Lenny, Yes, as they are beginning to get rotten on the bottom. Does this cleat anchor to the block or just sit? Since the deck is attached to the house, I'm not too concerned with movement Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:27 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings Are you replacing the 4x4s? If so they make a nice metal cleat that you screw to the bottom and it sits on the block. I used them on my back porch roof supports and have not had any problem in over 30 years. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: "Blindhandyman" Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view _page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
Are you replacing the 4x4s? If so they make a nice metal cleat that you screw to the bottom and it sits on the block. I used them on my back porch roof supports and have not had any problem in over 30 years. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: "Blindhandyman" Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings
You can buy a steel foot that has a spike on the middle bottom about a foot long that will fit a 4 by 4. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://abrcaa.com http://www.holyteaclub.com/whitecane - Original Message - From: Alan & Terrie Robbins To: Blindhandyman Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cement block footings I have a small seven by seven deck/porch that is attached to the back of my house. We access it via sliding glass doors. It was here when we purchased the house in 1985 but my guess is it has been there since the house was built in 1975. On the one side it is attached to the house via the end joist. The other side or side furthest from the house is supported by two four by fours, one on each corner. These were never sunk into the ground and cemented but rather just set on a cement block even with the surface of the ground. My question is do they sell any type preformed block say 1 foot cube with a pre formed cut out or attachment for a four by four? thanks Al [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
