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    LaMargarite Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 29, 2006, 02:20 PM
    Concrete Pillars & Footings
    I am looking to install a pair of gates on 2' x 2' block (filled with rebar and concrete) pillars. Each gate panel is about 13' high x 6' wide and weighs about 850 pounds.

    One gate company indicated that the footings should be 6' x 6' x 4' deep while another indicated 3' x 3' x 3' deep.

    Does anyone know the proper size footings to hold the weight of the gates?
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    Jul 29, 2006, 03:40 PM
    Your best bet would be contact the manufacture who makes the gate for the footing specs.
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    Sep 1, 2006, 10:50 AM
    It kind of depends on the soil. I'm not a structural engineer but I work with many and the best ones over-compensate. I'd say go with the 6'x6'x4'deep!
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