Foundations and Retaining Walls

[Deck Design Series] How to Design Deck Post

See how to design a Deck Post to ASD or LRFD requirements using ClearCalcs' Wood Column: Exterior Outdoor Isolated Column Preset calculator.

Download this example as a PDF: Deck Column USA Wood Column

This design example is part 3 of 4 in our "Deck Design Series." For more information on how to use ClearCalcs to design a deck, click here.

Please be aware that this example should not be used as advice, recommendations, or instructions for engineering design and should only be followed as a guide to using ClearCalcs.

Diagram

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Design Information

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Key Properties

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Load

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Design Conditions

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