where to buy deck block with embedded support bracket

Never seen those in Canada.

PT Wood directly on a deck block works fine.

Just get these two

https://www.rona.ca/en/deck-base---dek-block-deck-base

https://www.rona.ca/en/adjustable-deck- ... k-80645129

Even better since the support is adjustable.

RaphaelG041 wrote: ↑ Just get these two

https://www.rona.ca/en/deck-base---dek-block-deck-base
https://www.rona.ca/en/adjustable-deck- ... k-80645129

Thanks - I thought about this method but was not sure about 2 things
1. whether the block has matching hole to install the support. I like to avoid drill holes myself. Can you confirm that the block above has matching hole?
2. Compare to a solid block, due to the hollow top, will the footing still strong enough? As far as I can see, it is going to have a lot less lateral strength

strongline wrote: ↑ Thanks - I thought about this method but was not sure about 2 things
1. whether the block has matching hole to install the support. I like to avoid drill holes myself. Can you confirm that the block above has matching hole?
2. Compare to a solid block, due to the hollow top, will the footing still strong enough? As far as I can see, it is going to have a lot less lateral strength

You don't have to drill anything. The support sits on the block just like a 4x4 would. I've never seen or heard about one these breaking. Its just as strong. You're building a deck not a skyscraper.

Its a better option than what you were looking for because its adjustable. The blocks will move with the frost/thaw cycle so its very useful

Just build them directly off the concrete block like everyone else. You can angle them slightly so the water runs out.

The posts are going to outlive your decking material anyway.

Thanks all for reply. Sounds like I am over concern the rotting issue of posts, just need to have a bit of comfort knowing it can last for reasonable time.
Any suggestion for a good lumber yard in GTA? Is Homedepot stuff good enough? One of the youtube video said they deformed too much

strongline wrote: ↑ Thanks all for reply. Sounds like I am over concern the rotting issue of posts, just need to have a bit of comfort knowing it can last for reasonable time.
Any suggestion for a good lumber yard in GTA? Is Homedepot stuff good enough? One of the youtube video said they deformed too much

If you are in the east end, try Peacock Lumber in Oshawa.

The pylex adjustable deck supports are not CCMC approved, so if you are getting a permit you may run into an issue. That said the fact that they are not CCMC approved is, in my view, strictly a paperwork issue, and I would have no problem having my family walk on a deck supported by the adjustable pylex brackets. If you really want to use the adjustable supports to a post directly then rent or borrow a hammer drill and bolt them to the deck blocks. Otherwise like RCGA said, just lay the joists into the deck blocks like the rest of us and your deck will be fine.

RaphaelG041 wrote: ↑ You don't have to drill anything. The support sits on the block just like a 4x4 would. I've never seen or heard about one these breaking. Its just as strong. You're building a deck not a skyscraper.

Its a better option than what you were looking for because its adjustable. The blocks will move with the frost/thaw cycle so its very useful

Wouldn’t lateral sheer be a huge issue? Like a wobbly table.

I had these installed on my deck when I bought my house. Put some helical piers screwed in the ground. My deck will never move from now on.