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
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.
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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