Questions and Answers for TuffBlock Deck Block (8-Box)

A:  I placed each on a 12”x12” paver and would use 6 for your size.

A:  I put these directly on soil that I had leveled and had them 16" on center - way easier to use than the old concrete block style

A:  In accordance with the manufacturer website, all I did was level the dirt underneath the block.  These take place of traditional footings. So the number needed depends on the design of your deck. 

A:  You can put the blocks on solid undisturbed soil!

A:  Simply compact the ground and place appropriately 1" of sand on the top of the foot area and recompact. The footer sets on the prepared area.8 foot on center is the minimum if you use 2x10.

A:  Hello, Robin. Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. The TuffBlock Deck Block are sold in quantities of 8 or 24. Please quick the following link to view the different quantities: www.homedepot.com/s/TuffBlock?NCNI-5 For any other questions, please call HomeDepot.com Customer Service at 800-430-3376. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  Hell yeah.

A:  Yes. As long as you keep everything level your good

A:  They appear designed to shed water and I haven't had any water sitting in them, even after it rained. We used them to hold 2x6 joists for a low, floating deck, but they are designed to also hold 4x4 posts. They should work for your project. Here's their website https://www.buildtuff.com/ with more information.

A:  16 will work just fine.

A:  No, you can't buy an individual unit of this item.

A:  Yes. Order them online from Lowes. I had to search a few times, try searching for Tuffblock Deck Supports. They only cost $8 and change each.