When it comes to building a deck, the foundation is everything. Traditional postholes, while effective, can be disruptive, damaging your landscaping and creating a mess in your yard. They also rely on wood posts, which are prone to rot over time, compromising the safety and longevity of your deck. Ground screws, on the other hand, offer a revolutionary alternative that we at Custom Deck Creations proudly provide to our clients.
See how we install ground screws and why this method sets us apart from the rest.
Why Choose Ground Screws?
- Preserve Your Landscaping: One of the biggest concerns for homeowners is the disruption and mess caused by traditional deck foundations. Digging postholes often means tearing up your lawn and garden, leaving you with significant repairs once the deck is installed. Ground screws, however, require minimal excavation, meaning your yard stays intact, and the installation process is clean and efficient.
- Enhanced Durability and Safety: Ground screws are engineered to be rot-proof, with an estimated lifespan of 75 to 350 years. Without wood in the ground, you help eliminate the risk of rot, ensuring that your deck remains safe and sturdy for decades. This is particularly important for clients who want a low-maintenance, long-lasting outdoor space.
- Environmental and Structural Advantages: Not only are ground screws better for your yard, but they are also better for the environment. They contain less embodied CO2 than equivalent concrete piers and offer superior load-bearing performance. With a 63″ footing depth and 1,700 lbs of uplift capacity, your deck will be anchored securely, with no risk of sinking or shifting over time.
- Peace of Mind: Ground screws provide a stable and reliable foundation that meets and exceeds building codes. They provide superior stability with 63″ footing depth, compared to the standard Michigan 42″ depth code requirement. So, you can rest easy knowing that your deck is built on a foundation that is designed for the long haul, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of your outdoor space for years to come.
At Custom Deck Creations, we focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative solutions for our clients. By choosing ground screws, you’re not just investing in a deck—you’re investing in a foundation that will keep your outdoor space beautiful, safe, and functional for generations.
For more details, check out our guide on rot-proof steel structural posts and see why ground screws are the best choice for your deck project.
Benefits of ground screws:
- Rot proof
- Guaranteed for 25 years
- Estimated lifespan of 75 to 350 years
- Your deck will not sink or settle
- Your deck will not heave up from frost lenses
- No disturbance to your grass
- No disturbance of your yard’s grade
- No disturbance of your home’s foundation
- Safest method for reducing the risk of damage to an irrigation system
- 63” footing depth versus standard Michigan 42” depth code requirement
- 1,7000 lbs minimum uplift (compared to wood posts with 0 lbs uplift)
- Engineered and tested weight-bearing performance exceeds code compliance, ICC-ES certified
- Reusable
- No harmful chemicals going into your yard from a wood preservative
- Environmentally friendly (contains half the embodied CO2 than equivalent concrete pier)
- Can support more than 5 times as much weight as a 12” diameter footing
