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Originally Posted by CroFlames
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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The span tables mentioned above are great, but a quick and dirty rule is "maximum span in feet = 1.5 x board width in inches" So a 2x10 can have a maximum span for the joists of 15 feet.
The past couple of decks we've built we have used helical screw piles instead of regular concrete piles. Won't be going back anytime soon. Yes, they are more expensive (about $250/pile installed) but make life so much easier. We've had no issues with rocks when having the piles put and there is no waiting around for concrete to set up, etc. Leveling them is easy as well. Just shoot level mark and cut the posts to that height. The ones we've used have a variety of plates for the top and all can be further adjusted to dial in the height. Company we used for our screw piles was "TechnoPost"
Cheers,
Tim