Learn how to install FootingPad footings in a few easy steps. They’re the perfect footing solution for most deck and post frame buildings, as well as basement and crawl space applications.

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.

The 16″ FootingPad is the perfect footing for decks and pole barns. Increase crew productivity by eliminating wait time for concrete to set. FootingPad brand post foundations are fast and will save time and money.

Place your post in the hole so that it is approximately centered on top of the FootingPad footing.

The 24″ FootingPad is capable of carrying large loads, up to 9,327 lbs per post. This allows post frame buildings over 100′ wide. This pad is also ideal for sidewall door openings. Please note that orders shipped to Alaska, Hawaii or outside the US require special handling. Please call to place an order shipped to these locations.

The 12″ FootingPad is ideal as a deck footing. It has been extensively tested by the ICC-NTA engineering laboratory and certified as an approved alternative to concrete footings. Why haul and mix concrete? FootingPad is quick and easy. Free Shipping on orders over $55 to …

FootingPad® can be used as a support footing for most post-supported structures, including decks, gazebos, porches, and post-frame buildings (pole barns). They can be used for any Type V construction under the IBC or any construction under the IRC.

FootingPad is the only tested and certified below-grade footing. FootingPad® post foundations meet International Code Council building code standards and are designed and engineered to replace concrete footings of equal diameter.

Use these guides if you’d like to manually calculate your footing size by post. These guides also offer information on formulas associated with deck and post-frame building construction, including snow load weight.

In our footing size calculator, the data you input is used to identify the footing which has the largest tributary area, and subsequently, the largest load. This allows the calculator to provide a FootingPad large enough for all posts.