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    Water in Deck Pier Holes

    Thanks for your interest. I am constucting a short, 3 foot, extension to a 16 foot wide deck on the back of a condo, about 4 feet above ground level. The condos are about 40 feet from a lake, so the ground water is there below ground level. The local building inspector told me that the concrete...
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    Structural Engineers contract not signed by client

    Hi, I run a construction business and deal with many difficult customers. It sounds like you have probably already learned the lesson of communication, communication, communication! I try to be very careful to to stay in close contact wih the customer in regards to project milestones. E-mail...
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    Water in Deck Pier Holes

    I have augered 4 deck pier holes, 12 in dia, 42 inches deep, near a lake. I am below water line and have 2 inches of water in two holes. Does anyone have suggestions for how to proceed with dealing with water in the holes? Thanks, Ed

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