Forum: Building a Yurt
12-31-2023, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Yurt platform on grade versus sunken piers
The post anchors I use on pour in place concrete piers -NOT the bolt down version for EXISTING PADS- are simple non adjustable, and sized for the posts you are using. There's a single steel column...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
01-03-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Re: On grade versus sunken piers
Standard 2 hole concrete blocks.
FWIW, my 'on grade' (uninspected) choice, on our sandy flat site, was to build a conventional treated 2x4 platform frame, anchored with Simpson Strong Ties, to...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
12-22-2013, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
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Forum: Building a Yurt
12-21-2013, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 11,269
Re: On grade versus sunken piers
Look around the building site that should tell you. If there is evidence of frost heaving where you are siting the yurt, and you want a level platform for the long term, then placing piers below...
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