02-29-2008, 01:23 AM
Hi HPP4Me,
As I understand it, this is no different than post and pier in that there is a concrete footing between the pole and the earth, pole being bolted to the concrete, not buried. Wood treatments are used (and I think there are even "green" treatments now available!). I also understand the the builder often puts a metal barrier at the base of the pole. I have a concern about those darned bugs, as well, but I feel that as long as the pole itself isn't buried in the earth I should be OK. I imagine it would be quite a project to have to replace a pole when it is so important to the structure.
M
Mark
As I understand it, this is no different than post and pier in that there is a concrete footing between the pole and the earth, pole being bolted to the concrete, not buried. Wood treatments are used (and I think there are even "green" treatments now available!). I also understand the the builder often puts a metal barrier at the base of the pole. I have a concern about those darned bugs, as well, but I feel that as long as the pole itself isn't buried in the earth I should be OK. I imagine it would be quite a project to have to replace a pole when it is so important to the structure.
M
Mark
Mark can't wait.