Where can I find the "building code"?
The previous homeowner of my house built an embarrassingly ugly and unsafe deck. The plan is to tear it down and build from scratch.
I have no problem building the thing myself, and I know most of the rules that are posted on Calgary.ca (like piles need to be 4ft deep, and be six inches above grade).
However, things like are 2x8s acceptable or does it have to be 2x10? Spacing of piles? Span allowance between beams? What about those post holder thingys that look like a concrete pyramid?
Also, if you come dig post holes for me, your payment in beers increases exponentially. One hole = 2 beers. 2 holes = 2+4 beers. 3 holes = 2+4+8 beers, etc.
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