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Old 26-Jul-2005   #4
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Originally Posted by Will_Heath
I used 6x6's since they give a greater sense of stability and visual weight. I topped them with a platform of 2 1x6 screwed into the top. In areas where it freezes, it is a good idea to sink them at least as deep as the frost line to prevent heaving.


Will

Probably a minimum of 30 inches in any case. Here it doesn't freeze more than an inch or two deep. I think the guideline for really cold areas (for fencing) is something like 42 inches.

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Matt
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