Thread: Curing of deck footings

3 days. before structural work can begin. normally.

why didn't you use stirrups that were set into teh concrete

Weis,

Thanks for your reply. I have since drilled all of the footings, and set the posts. At the moment I have just braced the posts, and will hold off a few days before tightening the dynabolts.

The reason for bolting stirrups over setting them, is that this is the first time Ive done this and a builder mate told me that it is easier to get them in the right position, by levelling the top of the footing and bolting, compared to messing around with wet concrete.

Cheers,
Peter

The method is to work out your levels and dig the holes, and rig up the posts so they will be exactly where you want them, with stirrups attached - maybe even with bearers etc already attached as well, which helps locate the posts. Then, dangle the posts using temporary struts etc over the holes, then pour in your concrete. Quick and accurate.
Jordan

Originally Posted by MrPotatohead

The reason for bolting stirrups over setting them, is that this is the first time Ive done this and a builder mate told me that it is easier to get them in the right position, by levelling the top of the footing and bolting, compared to messing around with wet concrete.

Cheers,
Peter

Yep , good idea. We may know the pitfalls after we have done it a few times , but not so the first time out .
Peter you have done it the right way for your situation .
Tightening the bolts after the job is done , even drilling and dropping them in as the job progresses , is a valid work method .

Keep us posted with pics .
cheers ,
Jock

Certainly will jock!

Cheers.