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nkhandyman | Posted in General Discussion on

Is there a formula that determines how many footings a shed needs?   A 12′ x 14′ shed would require one pier in each corner.  How about the middle: 1, 2, 3??  Thank you

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    coonass | | #1

    Beam sizes

    It depends on beam and joist sizes and what your dead load is. Need more info.

    KK

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