Deck Piers

Piers are the unsung heroes of any deck. A pier, dug into the ground and attached to a footing pad on the deck, is a heavy piece of material — sometimes wood but often made of concrete — that stabilizes your deck. Think of how much weight a deck needs to support: you, your family, your furniture and additional guests, if you throw a party. If a deck is built without piers, the structure will likely sink into the ground.