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bobbotron
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2012 14:47
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I've read that concrete/wood contact should be avoided when possible, as the wood will degrade over time due to the contact with the concrete. I didn't bother with this when I built my shed, but I'm pondering it for the cabin. Is it worth putting a layer of plastic or galvanized sheet metal down between the beams and the concrete?
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2012 15:19
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We used a piece of asphalt shingle laid on the concrete pier over the Simpson brace to keep the wood beams from touching the concrete.
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AYP1909
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2012 16:00
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Ground-contact rated pressure treated wood is ideal.
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Malamute
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2012 21:08
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A piece of sill seal works fine also. It's the foam roll used under sill plates when building on a foundation.
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bobbotron
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# Posted: 29 Jun 2012 11:04
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I was considering sill seal!  A shingle is also a great idea.
Good call, when I order the wood, I'll make sure the PT base is rated for ground contact.
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