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What is the easiest way to remove a large root in a post hole I'm digging?

I'm digging a 36" deep post hole for a fence I'm putting up, and about 15" down I ran into a very large root. Since the root seems to be running almost directly in line with the fence, and there isn't a tree attached to said root, I'd like to get…
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Will a shade sail have too much pull on 4x4x12' posts?

I have a 22'x16' shade sail like the one found here. I have 4x4x12' (pressure treated) posts that I wanted to use for each corner. I will be pouring cement and using simpson post base brackets and bolting the post to the bracket (I am not sinking…
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How deep do I need to sink a 6 x 6 post to support a 150 lb fire hydrant that will sit on top of it?

I live Arlington, Virginia, US, and the frost line is two feet deep. I was able to obtain an old (no longer usable) fire hydrant from the local contractors that are replacing them in my neighborhood. The fire hydrant weighs about 150 lbs. I want…
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Rotary clothesline post too short

I have acquired a galvanised iron rotary clothesline. Unfortunately, if I follow the guidelines to concrete the post in the minimum 650mm depth, not only is the winder at knee height, but the horizontals are too low (about 1600mm). Lots of head…
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Suggestions for standing pole for sun shade

I'm looking for suggestions on how to best attach a sunshade opposite of my garage. The subject sunshade is here and I've already attached two anchors on the garage. Here's what I'm trying to add: Would a 4"x4" 12' post like this one work for…
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Can I cover/wrap 6x6 post with plastic to protect them from rain during construction?

I built a patio cover and used 6x6 treated yellow pine posts. I'm going to build the deck in two months so the contractor left posts uncovered for now. Posts will be covered with hardi once floor is completed. I'm concerned that leaving the posts…
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How to ensure concrete mounted post is plumb?

Using something like the Simpson Strong-Tie ABU post base, what is the procedure to ensure that the post is plumb when securing with 1/2 in in bolts? Is it reasonable to tack the post plumb and attempt to squarely drill out 1/2 in in holes on…
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Is my plan to bolster gate posts reasonable?

We have some gates made with lumber and thin cladding hanging on 3x2 lumber posts... one side house wall, other side 6ft post mounted to a 4ft concrete post. We're building some new heavy duty gates and have underestimated the weight using 6x1…
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Affordable way to install shade sail to rental balcony

I have a pretty large balcony, maybe 20'x 6, its part of a rental and south facing. I'd like to install shade sails without drilling any holes. Is this an impossible task? My balcony has metal railing, perhaps theres a way to affix poles to those?
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