Precast Concrete Piers Newark DE

In a previous posts I wrote about Porch and Deck Pier Footings and I highlighted a really great construction product, the precast concrete pier. Precast concrete piers are really great and we use them exclusively for porches and decks when we build new homes.

Local Companies

Architectural Alliance, Inc
302-478-3777
1309 Veale Road
Wilmington, DE
Frank Robino Associates
(302) 453-1602
200 Whitechapel Dr
Newark, DE
Deshong & Sons Contractors Inc
(302) 453-8500
2606 Ogletown Rd
Newark, DE
Solid Rock Company
(302) 855-1101
Road 323
Georgetown, DE
Enercon Construction Service
(302) 834-9402
139 Walls Way
Bear, DE
Home Builders Association of Delaware Inc
(302) 994-2597
5151 W Woodmill Dr
Wilmington, DE
Artisan Construction Inc
(302) 655-2712
1900 W 8th St
Wilmington, DE
Emory Hill Development
(302) 325-2540
92 Reads Way
New Castle, DE
Amakor Inc
(302) 834-8664
72 Clinton St
Delaware City, DE
Miken Builders Inc
(302) 656-2556
19 Davidson Ln Bldg 1A
New Castle, DE

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picture of precast concrete piersIn a previous posts I wrote about Porch and Deck Pier Footings and I highlighted a really great construction product, the precast concrete pier. Precast concrete piers are really great and we use them exclusively for porches and decks when we build new homes.

As we continue to follow the Total House Construction Series - Foundation to Finish I wanted to point out how we are using precast concrete piers on this project. This new house will have a front porch and rear deck for a hot tub so we're installing the precast concrete piers to support the structural framing.

Traditionally you would dig a hole in the ground, install a sonotube and then pour concrete into the hole. In theory that works pretty well but my experience over the years has been nothing short of frustrating when it comes to building piers with sonotubes. If the weather goes bad, which it does around here all the time, then the sonotubes can get wet and collapse before you get the conrete in them. Then you also face the issue of whether or not you have sufficient bearing capacity.

picture of precast concrete piersThat's why I prefer the precast concrete pier. They have a very large base for increased bearing capacity. The piers have a threaded insert cast into the top so you can connect your porch or deck posts to them. And the best part is you don't have to worry about the weather. Now the flip side of this is these are really only good when you have an excavator to dig a large hole and something to pick them up with.

The piers are 54" tall so you can have the base at 48" (depth of frost protection here in NH) and still have 6" above finished grade. Be sure to come back and continue to follow this series as we build this new home.

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Featured Local Company

Architectural Alliance, Inc

302-478-3777
1309 Veale Road
Wilmington, DE
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