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# [Deck Design Series] How to Design Deck Post

> [Deck Design Series] How to Design Deck Post

See how to design a Deck Post to ASD or LRFD requirements using Calcs.com' *Wood Column: Exterior Outdoor Isolated Column* Preset calculator.

Download this example as a PDF: [Deck Column \[USA Wood Column\]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/helpscout.net/docs/assets/5c09df402c7d3a31944ed720/attachments/61a1bb62d3efbe495c3b3153/Deck-Column-\[USA-WOOD-COLUMN].pdf)

*This design example is part 3 of 4 in our "Deck Design Series." For more information on how to use Calcs.com to design a deck,* [click here](/calculations/us/how_to_design_a_deck_with_calcs)*.*

*Please be aware that this example should not be used as advice, recommendations, or instructions for engineering design and should only be followed as a guide to using Calcs.com.*

### Diagram

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### Design Information

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Key Properties

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Load

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Design Conditions

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