Thanks dirtsqueezer, I've been thinking about that.
I have so many piers because I've opted for a floating deck as the previous one was not installed properly and required several K$ of repairs.
With a ledger install, I'd be able to get that down to 12.
Talked with the owner of the local...
Thanks for replying Eriechch,
"If this is for a deck for your house why do you need to need to know what the PSF is. Just extend the piers for a 2ft below frost line?"
So, I should have mentioned my deck is 46x16 (736sqf) x2' high.
At just 60psf (Dead & Snow) I'm looking at 45,000# divided...
Hi All,
Non Geo-engineer here, hoping someone can help me with a DIY-able approach to soil testing. The places I've checked want $600 to do testing, which is an appreciable percentage of my deck pier budget. I understand that is for significant projects like a house, however I'm just trying...
