Using post shoes for decking.
You may know a post shoe as a fence post or deck post support. However they can also be used to add extra support to decking, pergolas and other outdoor structures.
Post shoes are steel bases that wrap around the bottom of wooden posts. Like a “shoe” for the post. They are often bolted down to concrete to guarantee the wooden posts of the structure stay in place.
Not only do post shoes offer added support to the desired outdoor structure, they will also offer protection. Their metal casing prevents fungal damage and insect damage as well as water damage by blocking moisture from rising up the post. This means the posts last longer as they reduce the chance of damage and rotting. Making them an ideal choice for your decking.
At Speedy Fixings, we stock a variety of post shoes that will be suitable for your decking. We can also manufacture custom made post shoes to meet specific size and design requirements. Read on to find out more.
Types of post shoes
There are different types of post shoes for use, depending on your specific requirements. These are all available in a variety of materials, designs and sizes.
Heavy duty post shoes will be suitable to support larger structures, such as decking. Whilst Lightweight post shoes are ideal for supporting light wooden posts or fencing.
Our range of heavy-duty post shoes includes Heavy Duty Self-Colour Post Shoe (Type 4) 150mm x 150mm, Heavy Duty Galvanised Post Shoe (Type 4) 150mm x 150mm and Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Post Shoe (Type 4) 100mm x 100mm.
Post Shoes For Decking
There are advantages to using post shoes rather than deck blocks for your decking. By using post shoes the post is fixed firmly in place without needing additional cross pieces. Being fixed to the ground instead of resting on top of it will keep the post in place during construction and will make building the deck a lot easier. As a direct result, you can build higher with more confidence, up to eight feet in height from the ground to the surface of the deck.
Deck post shoes combined with anchors are an excellent choice for decks that are freestanding. They’re anchored more firmly than deck blocks, and this makes it easier to construct an ornamental deck around a pool or to create an attractive viewing platform.
Custom Post Bases
Custom made post shoes are ideal if you have specific requirements for your decking. At Speedy Fixings we manufacture plain mild steel post shoes, galvanised post shoes and stainless steel post shoes in various designs and sizes. We have a comprehensive selection of post support designs to choose from, each with their own end purpose, such as supporting a post in a corner or in the open.
Our custom post shoe designs are available as interactive 3D models to allow customers to have a detailed view of the units.
Get in touch with our team who can help you pick the right post shoe for your project. Contact us today by email at [email protected] or by phone at 01206 793100.