The FootingPad by Perma-Column is a lightweight foundation for posts used in crawl space, deck and post frame construction. Speeds construction in supporting posts used in pole barns, porches, gazebos, decks and more. Thoroughly tested and approved by the International Code Council Evaluation Services, this post footer makes construction faster and easier. The ICC-ESR found in the documents section below can be delivered to building inspectors not familiar with composite footers. No need for new tools, just dig hole below frost line, flatten bottom of hole and place footer ribbed side up. Ease the wear and tear on yourself, your crew and your equipment. Size of FootingPad post footer to use is driven by load. The 24 in. Dia FootingPad supports 9,327 lbs. in 3000 PSF soil. This 24" Footing Pad is also ICC-ES Certified (ESR-2147) for use in crawl spaces as a jack post footing, allowing you to get your crawl space job done faster and easier without having to mix, pour, and wait for concrete. Material: Cement.