Piers are in!!!!

peteh2833 · July 31, 2007, 03:39:15 PM

I got the first step to building a 1 1/2 story addition to our camp complete. I took the Kubota up and dug 14 holes for the piers. They are done approximately 36" to 40". I made 14 square footers 16x16x7, pour concrete in with 2 pieces of rebar coming up into the builders tube. I set all the piers and back filled them and they are all marked off and level. Now I just have to get some time to pour the piers. Next time I get up to camp I'll take some pictures. I forgot the camera this past weekend.

glenn kangiser · July 31, 2007, 09:26:03 PM

Sounds like a good start. Are you putting anchor bolts in the peirs? :-?

July 31, 2007, 09:30:16 PM

Yes. I will be using some type of anchor. Just haven't decided which one yet.

peteh2833 · August 13, 2007, 08:54:43 PM

I got the piers poured this past weekend. Took 51 60lb bags of concrete. Not too bad. I'll post pictures as soon as I get them on the computer. Can anyone tell me how to post the pictures? Thanks Pete

MountainDon · August 13, 2007, 09:30:32 PM

Open an account at //photobucket.com

Upload your photos to there. You can make different folders for different topics/subjects. Try the "new, quicker and easier" uploads beta.

Once the images are uploaded you will see 4 different Tags under each image.

Click on the bottom one... the IMG CODE tag . That will copy the tag. If you have a problem, highlight and copy.

Go to the topic in countryplans and paste intto your message where you want the image to appear.

Repeat for subsequent images. You can add text in between images.

August 15, 2007, 09:12:28 PM

Thanks I'll give it a try. Pete

peteh2833 · August 24, 2007, 05:43:02 PM

Here are 2 pictures from pouring the piers. The one picture has the camp in the back ground and the 14 piers for the 1 1/2 story 20x30 addition. Also my 2 little helpers are in the back ground. The other picture is looking down one of the 14 piers. More to come.

glenn kangiser · August 24, 2007, 08:32:28 PM

Thanks for the update. We'll be watching this space.

peteh2833 · August 25, 2007, 04:25:37 AM

I started another thread dedicated to the entire building progress. I'll try to post the updates there. Pete

August 25, 2007, 11:28:15 AM

That will be great. It gives you an easy place to point your friends to also -- your own little project web page.

peteh2833 · August 25, 2007, 01:39:07 PM

Thanks for all of the advice. This site is great. Pete

glenn kangiser · August 25, 2007, 03:51:50 PM

I spread the BS and try to keep things rolling -- thanks to all the rest - PEG, John and all the others who share their suggestions and help.

Note that that is exactly what we do here - share suggestions and ideas. All help is voluntary and no one will guarantee anything but we do all share information that will help educate other members to make an informed decision of their own.

peteh2833 · August 25, 2007, 08:24:13 PM

I never would have started this project if it were not for this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

glenn kangiser · August 25, 2007, 09:46:16 PM

Now that is very encouraging. Nice to know we actually have an impact on peoples lives. Kind of makes the hours spent worthwhile. Thanks.