Could a piece of plastic replace traditional concrete footings? - TimberTown Reviews TuffBlock

A Plastic Footing that supports 1,700 lbs! — TimberTips

Could a piece of plastic replace a traditional concrete footings?

When building a deck, traditionally the builder will dig footings and pour concrete for the foundation. Another method for low profile decks is concrete blocks that can be placed directly on the ground. Now, there are new products hitting the market that are making deck installs quicker and easier.

One of those products is called TuffBlock: an instant foundation system made of recycled polymers. TuffBlock footings only weigh 1.5 lbs but can support 1,700 lbs! According to TuffBlock's documentation, it's been tested to over 11,000 lbs without collapsing.

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[maureenjennings]

I've been looking at these for awhile now. I'm wondering if I could be used for 4x4 fence posts? I need about eight of them. That would take a lot of digging and concrete

[blaskotron]

If you wanted to add wind resistance you could drill holes into each of the four wings of the blocks and drive 4 12 inch nails at an angle to grab the soil. I think you should even add this to the intended design.

[robb]

How many would be required to support a 2x6 shed base measuring 8’x15’

[jfire]

These have to be used on ground that doesn’t get soft during winter thaw though right ?

[coinbad]

Are these for 4x4's only - or are they also made for 6x6's?

[antoinewalden]

Can these be used for a 10×10 dog kennel for fence post 4×4 post