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FootingPad Facts
Build Decks & Post Frame Buildings FASTER & EASIER on a Solid Footing
FootingPad footings may be used with any post type including ground-contact-certified treated wood, and precast or poured columns. Readily available metal or wood uplift cleats can also be used to provide uplift resistance as required.
FootingPad shown with Perma-Column post.
FootingPad shown with concrete form.
FootingPad shown with wooden post.
Advanced Composites are Superior to Concrete
Compared to concrete—which is heavy, requires mixing and curing time, and is prone to cracking—FootingPad footings are easy to handle, guaranteed to perform, and allow you to complete projects faster.
High Strength, Low Weight
FootingPad footings are engineered using a specially formulated, fiber-reinforced composite that is lightweight while providing exceptional strength. Load capacities were determined by an independent lab and validated by the International Code Council (ICC).
Multiple Sizes for Nearly Any Project
Footings work by spreading the load of a structure over a larger soil surface area. If overloaded, soil will give way and the footing sinks. This is true for footings made of any material, including concrete. FootingPad footings are guaranteed to exceed the load capacity of all soil types when using the correct size for your application.
Structurally Sound and Code Compliant
FootingPad post foundations are designed and engineered to replace concrete footings of equal diameter. They have been independently tested by NTA Testing Laboratories and certified code compliant (IBC & IRC) by the ICC-ES Evaluation Services. See ESR 2147.
Made of 100% Recycled Material
FootingPad post foundations dramatically lower energy used in manufacturing versus concrete. No scrap in the process like concrete. Less fuel to transport rather than 80-pound bags of concrete per post hole.
Lightweight, Fast & Easy
The FootingPad® composite post footing system is engineered to provide the fastest, most economical means to build your post-supported structure in record time. The FootingPad system’s design is lightweight, evenly distributes post loads, and saves hours of back-breaking work. FootingPad can be used in most Type V construction subject to loading limits. Take a look at how FootingPad® compares to traditional concrete deck installation.
Replaces Concrete Footings of Equal Diameter
10″ & 12″ FootingPad will support a 4×4 or larger post. 16″ FootingPad will support a 6×6 or larger post. Allowable loads are determined by the type of supporting soil.
Fiber-Reinforced Composite
The product is made up of a proprietary blend of polypropylene and fiberglass and is impervious to the elements.
Where can I use FootingPad?
The FootingPad® can be used as a support footing for most post supported structures, including decks, gazebos, etc., post frame buildings (pole barns) and Type V construction under the IBC or any construction under the IRC.
Warranty ​
FootingPad has a lifetime guarantee.
Made in the USA
FootingPad is proudly manufactured in the United States of America.
Patented Technology
FootingPad is a patented Technology. Patent number 7827747.
FootingPad vs Concrete
Light & Easy FootingPad®
- 10 post holes = 10 FootingPad post foundationsÂ
- 10 lbs – Easy to handle
- No additional labor
- No equipment rental
- No wait time, construct same day
- Easy to install
Heavy & Messy Concrete
- 10 post holes = 10 bags concrete
- 800 lbs – Hard to handle
- Messy broken bags
- Extra equipment needed
- 1 day lost with set time
- Labor to transport / carry / mix / pour concrete
Important: Provide the ICC-ES Report to Your Inspector
It is possible that your building inspector may not be familiar with FootingPad post foundations. However, inspectors are familiar with and accept ICC-ES Evaluation Reports to document code compliance. Please print a hard copy of the ICC-ES Evaluation Report 2147 and provide it to your inspector.