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    May 8, 2012, 01:24 PM
    How deep do load bearing posts Need to be for a 6 x8 playhouse
    I am building my kids a fort/playhouse on an small sloped part of backyard. The 2 front posts will be at ground level, the 2 back posts will be maybe a foot above ground maybe less(these are on a slope going up). Does anyone know how deep these posts should be?
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    May 8, 2012, 06:44 PM
    18". Would be more than adequate for a 1' exposure. Use 6X6 PT and you will have no trouble
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    May 8, 2012, 07:42 PM
    I agree with ma, that includes the front posts being buried. Not knowing what your fort will look like or weigh you might need a 3rd row of posts mid way
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