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Posted by GoHabsGo on April 23, 2007, 3:02 pm
dmr139@gmail.com wrote in news:1177354603.562262.219130
@y80g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
> Hello, I live in Southern California (Ventura county to be more
> accurate). I am building a deck on to my house and I have a couple of
> questions that I hope someone can answer for me.
>
> 1. I will be sinking footers at least 24" into the ground with
> brackets for 4x4's to be the pilons for the deck. My question is
> this, what diameter do I need to use. I will get a bunch of the round
> concrete forms, but will the 8" ones be sufficient or do I need 10" or
> 12". The deck will not be holding any massive weight (no spa or
> anything like that just foot traffic).
>
> 2. I've made up plans for both attaching the deck to the house and
> also free standing. What do I need to know in order to make the
> decision between the two. I suppose it would be more sturdy if I
> attach it, but it would be easier if I build a free standing. I'm all
> for doing it the easier way, but I want to know what are the possible
> pit falls of free standing vs. attached.
>
> If anyone could answer these questions for me I would greatly
> appreciate it.
>
> -D o n
>
>
Where do you live? Do you have ground frost?
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