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Building a large hill

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Posted by: from Toronto
5/10/2017 at 11:46:17 AM

I am in the process of planning to build on a large hill in Dorest, Ontario. I will use conventional piers at the back but as the property sliopes toward the road and eventually slopes to a lake, I am planning to use approximately 4/5 foot pressure treated posts for the front elevation

My question is: If I cannot get four feet down to beat frost before hitting rock (its the Lake of Bays) how can I stay level and keep the lumber steady on the rock assuming it's not going to be flat.

Some have suggested grinding a level surface but I think it may compromise the rock. Any ideas?

Thanks for your input,

Rob

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Date/Time5/10/2017 at 1:49:15 PM

You can drill into the rock to accept rebar use epoxy then drill into beams to receive rebar then scribe the post to the rock and brace for plum.

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Robert in Toronto
Date/Time5/10/2017 at 1:58:35 PM

What do you think of augering as far as I can go, checking size of rock (hopefully huge) drilling hole for rebar, putting a sonotube on and pouring to just above grade, then adding a conventional saddle on top for the post to attach to? Thanks again. I'm handy but need a hand if you know what I mean. Also trying to keep costs low as possible but firm and safe.

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