When used properly it is both safe.
Metal deck support posts.
At its highest setting.
Including decks playsets landscaping stair support walkways and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the elements.
It has a compression load range of 18 000 lbs.
Pressure treated lumber railroad ties ground contact wood deck posts weathershield wood deck posts lumber with treated 6x6x16 6x6 in.
Because the are made of metal and bolted to the deck surface these aluminum and steel posts can resist lateral loads that would shear off a typical wood post.
Metal post supports are the hardware item that goes inside the hollow portion of a post sleeve to allow a solid connection to a deck or patio surface unlike wood these post supports won t rot or decay.
Round steel structural columns with base plates welded to the top and bottom are another option.
This lumber can be painted or stained.
The tiger brand jack post super s 4 the tiger brand jack post super s 4 ft.
Many of these are part of an assembly for a decorative columns.
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Aluminum deck posts.
Deckorators 3 in x 3 in x 3 1 4 ft matte black aluminum deck post.
How to use steel metal deck support posts and columns.
At its lowest setting and 14 000 lbs.
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Jack post can adjust from 2 ft.
Steel is rarely used in residential deck.