PERMA-COLUMN FOOTING PAD®
PERMA-COLUMN
FOOTING PAD®
FootingPad® composite footings give deck builders a smarter, more efficient alternative to poured concrete. Each footing is manufactured from a proprietary fiber-reinforced polymer composite that outperforms concrete products of the same diameter. By eliminating the heavy lifting and curing time of concrete, FootingPad® helps streamline installation and reduce overall project costs. This dependable foundation solution is designed to stand up to the elements and protect your deck for years to come.
PERMA-COLUMN
FOOTING PAD®

FootingPad® composite footings give deck builders a smarter, more efficient alternative to poured concrete. Each footing is manufactured from a proprietary fiber-reinforced polymer composite that outperforms concrete products of the same diameter. By eliminating the heavy lifting and curing time of concrete, FootingPad® helps streamline installation and reduce overall project costs. This dependable foundation solution is designed to stand up to the elements and protect your deck for years to come.
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
NO CONCRETE TRUCKS
NO MORE WOOD ROT
Composite footings save time, cost, and weight
Installation is fast and easy
Skip the strain of hauling concrete cookies and forget the downtime that comes with curing. FootingPad® composite footings—some weighing just a single pound—are easy on your crew and install quickly using the same tools and methods you already rely on. They deliver a faster, cleaner foundation process from the moment you break ground.
- Dig holes slightly wider than FootingPad
- Level and compact soil at bottom of hole
- Place FootingPad in hole, smooth side down
- Place precast deck post on center of FootingPad
- Backfill around post using original soil
- Compact the soil every 12 inches as you backfill

Composite footings save time, cost, and weight
Installation is fast and easy
Skip the strain of hauling concrete cookies and forget the downtime that comes with curing. FootingPad® composite footings—some weighing just a single pound—are easy on your crew and install quickly using the same tools and methods you already rely on. They deliver a faster, cleaner foundation process from the moment you break ground.
- Dig holes slightly wider than FootingPad
- Level and compact soil at bottom of hole
- Place FootingPad in hole, smooth side down
- Place precast deck post on center of FootingPad
- Backfill around post using original soil
- Compact the soil every 12 inches as you backfill
ICC-ES-certified permanent foundation solutions
At Perma-Column®, we believe structures should be built to last generations, providing everlasting enjoyment. It is our passion to create innovative building products that make this possible. Our mission is to elevate and improve the performance of builders and the structures they create. We are dedicated to advancing the quality and performance of the post-frame and deck-building industries. Certified by the International Code Council (ICC), we offer a complete line of foundation products that meets the International Building Code® (IBC) and the International Residential Code® (IRC), delivering distinct benefits to builders and consumers.

ICC-ES-certified permanent foundation solutions
At Perma-Column®, we believe structures should be built to last generations, providing everlasting enjoyment. It is our passion to create innovative building products that make this possible. Our mission is to elevate and improve the performance of builders and the structures they create. We are dedicated to advancing the quality and performance of the post-frame and deck-building industries. Certified by the International Code Council (ICC), we offer a complete line of foundation products that meets the International Building Code® (IBC) and the International Residential Code® (IRC), delivering distinct benefits to builders and consumers.
Design files for architects
Save time and simplify your workflow with DWG and isometric files for every ICC-ES-certified Perma-Column® product.
Design files for architects
Save time and simplify your workflow with DWG and isometric files for every ICC-ES-certified Perma-Column® product.
