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C_Spon41
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# Posted: 18 May 2014 11:03am
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Buiding a 16x16 one room cabin should I use deck blocks or 3' deep footings with Quickrete concrete forming tube.
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 18 May 2014 02:12pm
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Your foundation piers will be more stable on the long term if the bottom of the concrete is below the frost depth. What is the frost depth in your area?
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C_Spon41
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# Posted: 18 May 2014 03:17pm
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The frost line is 36"
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bldginsp
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# Posted: 18 May 2014 03:22pm
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You'll be far better off with deep piers. If you just put blocks on grade, those blocks will get moved up and down with the freeze-thaw cycles, throwing your cabin floor, walls and roof out of whack. How long do you want the cabin to last?
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Shadyacres
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# Posted: 18 May 2014 08:20pm
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I would definitely go with piers !
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C_Spon41
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# Posted: 18 May 2014 08:36pm
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Thanks for the advice! I will post progress pictures soon.
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