Hi i'm building a raised deck & am planning on using concrete support posts as opposed to wood.
What is the best sort of post to use for this as I wanted to use 4x4 posts but can only seem to find 3x3 slotted fence posts! I was thinking of maybe using a concrete lintel instead?
Also can these posts be drilled to allow the fixing of the joists & what is the best way to fix the joist to concrete, - I was planning on using joists either side of the concrete post then some kind of coach bolt right through the middle, bolted on each side? Obviously the fixing needs to be strong with no movement.
Thanks
What is the best sort of post to use for this as I wanted to use 4x4 posts but can only seem to find 3x3 slotted fence posts! I was thinking of maybe using a concrete lintel instead?
Also can these posts be drilled to allow the fixing of the joists & what is the best way to fix the joist to concrete, - I was planning on using joists either side of the concrete post then some kind of coach bolt right through the middle, bolted on each side? Obviously the fixing needs to be strong with no movement.
Thanks