The plan for next summer is to build a new deck since we tore down the other one when we renovated the foundation. I thought of using concrete "pillars" like the ones in the picture.
Is regular concrete the way to go, or is there a lighter yet durable alternative that doesn't cost too much?
Yes, you should have real concrete. There's a thread here about someone doing this.
Yes, what I'm worried about is that it will be too heavy as it will sit on a wooden deck, but then again, I have very limited knowledge about strength and construction...
