Poured concrete slabs aren’t as strong as some other foundation types as they typically don’t have footings to disperse the weight of the building. Also, if there are utilities or anything ...

How Deep is the Frost Line? If your setting deck posts move up in the spring and then settle back down as the weather warms, then you have a bad case of “frost heave-osis.” Pouring footings ...

If the posts have loosened or fallen out of plumb, it is likely due to a problem with the footing or backfill. Concrete footings can crack or heave, and a tamped earth-and-gravel footing can ...