Not sure of the best forum for this, a bit of structure a bit of drainage and a bit of soil...
On 4/12/2023, a historic flash flood happened in south Florida, where I live, 26 inches of rain within 12 hours, and most of it within 6 hours. Water so deep cars floated away, I live next to a river...
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This is a continuation of a previous thread (now closed) on solution to replace a wood fence post 4X4 or 6X6 at the same location. I have resolved the issue, somewhat but like to get some feedback, in addition, I like to reply to some of the previous suggestions.
The issue at...
I have a small wood bridge over a pond at my property that needs replacement.
The existing structure has a span of 17 feet, 42" wide. The deck are all 2X4s, the substructure is three pieces of 2X6s at 0, 20", 40". The 2X6s are sitting on grout filled concrete blocks at each end, and a stack...
Location is Miami, Florida and the water table is about 24" below existing grade.
I have a 6' tall wood fence with 4X4 posts spaced at 4' interval (hurricane code). I also have a 10' wide double gate (each gate 5' wide) and the posts are 6X6 pressure treated lumber.
Posts are excavated with a...
