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<blockquote data-quote="TacomaJD" data-source="post: 631403" data-attributes="member: 1780"><p>I've been pondering a few ideas / numbers. I haven't priced out at local builders supply places, but at Lowes, a pressure treated 10' 2x6 is about $6, and a 10' severe weather pressure treated 6x6 is $31. So as for using 3 2x6's screwed together instead of 6x6 posts, that would generate an easy savings of over $300 just on posts, plus if they work better than 6x6's (less twisting/warping/etc), that would be a win/win. </p><p></p><p>I'm really thinking heavy on the rotting factor. Looks like some builders use a wrap that they wrap the bottoms of the 6x6 with before burying it. I like the stability factor of the posts being in the ground, but it seems longevity would be achieved easier by using the Simpson strong-tie base plates and just doing the posts on top of the concrete like JPfan did. Then there is the question of the price difference to have a floating pad built to now support load bearing walls. It's difficult to weigh all this out. Of course, if money wasn't an option, I would just go full metal beams and perlins...and I plan on getting a quote for that as well just to compare. If it's close, I may go that route so longevity is gauranteed and just screw up some wood inside later to have versatility on the interior walls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TacomaJD, post: 631403, member: 1780"] I've been pondering a few ideas / numbers. I haven't priced out at local builders supply places, but at Lowes, a pressure treated 10' 2x6 is about $6, and a 10' severe weather pressure treated 6x6 is $31. So as for using 3 2x6's screwed together instead of 6x6 posts, that would generate an easy savings of over $300 just on posts, plus if they work better than 6x6's (less twisting/warping/etc), that would be a win/win. I'm really thinking heavy on the rotting factor. Looks like some builders use a wrap that they wrap the bottoms of the 6x6 with before burying it. I like the stability factor of the posts being in the ground, but it seems longevity would be achieved easier by using the Simpson strong-tie base plates and just doing the posts on top of the concrete like JPfan did. Then there is the question of the price difference to have a floating pad built to now support load bearing walls. It's difficult to weigh all this out. Of course, if money wasn't an option, I would just go full metal beams and perlins...and I plan on getting a quote for that as well just to compare. If it's close, I may go that route so longevity is gauranteed and just screw up some wood inside later to have versatility on the interior walls. [/QUOTE]
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