How Ken Used the Deck Foot Anchor to Build Walkways on the Canada Trail

Ken B. of Quebec, is a custodian of a section of the Canada Trail, which stretches from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. His portion winds through the rugged Ottawa Valley, presenting challenging terrain for hikers – and for building.

Ken’s team needed a way to construct elevated walkways and bridges over difficult terrain without causing disruption or spending hours digging. That’s when they discovered the Deck Foot Anchor.

"When we found your product, IT WAS A EUREKA MOMENT! Made trail work so easy."

- Ken B.

Using the Deck Foot Anchor, Ken and his team:

Simplified Construction: Avoided digging and pouring concrete in tough-to-access areas.
Built Strong Foundations: Created stable, secure footings for elevated walkways and bridges.
Preserved the Trail: Minimized environmental disruption during installation.
Saved Time and Effort: Made quick progress on what would have been a grueling project.

before the boardwalk, three men clearing the area

Ken’s success shows that whether you’re building in your backyard or on the Canada Trail, the Deck Foot Anchor is a powerful tool for tackling challenging terrain.

The Deck Foot Anchor is available in two versatile options to suit different building needs. The Floating variant, equipped with a load plate, is ideal for free-standing structures like decks and pergolas. Meanwhile, the Ledger variant, featuring a load fin, is designed for ledger-attached structures, providing reliable support where a connection to a building is required.

Both variants offer impressive compression load capacities—1,391 lbs with the 3-¼" blade and 5,500 lbs with the 5" blade—and install quickly and efficiently.

Whether your project is free-standing or ledger-attached, the Deck Foot Anchor delivers a strong, stable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional concrete footings.

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