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[keith bellinger <bartermn AT epix.net>]

Gene GeRue wrote:
> Another item: I am thinking to pour a concrete ribbon around the  
> perimeter before any other floor work, both as a screed edge and to  
> stabilize the posts in case the ACQ does not do what we all hope it  
> will do and underground post rot occurs. I had thought to run rebar  
> through the five by five treated posts but then realized that all  
> fasteners into ACQ needs to be coated or stainless. The rebar would  
> deteriorate. So then I thought about running the rebar through  
> galvanized pipe through the posts. Which seems like excessive work and  
> expense. Don suggests lag bolts on three post faces. What say you guys?
>   

Hmm, I've been taught to put an expansion board between concrete and any 
posts or wall. That doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't connect them 
somehow but any movement due to frost heave or whatever would possibly 
crack the cement or split the post.