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mpq1969 Member	# Posted: 18 Feb 2016 04:01pm Reply Hi all, new to these forums and have a question about a cabin I am thinking of building on some lakeshore land I own. I'm thinking of a 16x32 size with about 6 feet of the length being the front deck. My plan for footings was gravel filled holes with post support piers on top. Was thinking I'd need 15 piers. Then using 2x6 treated material for entire floor. Would this be a problem with an area this size? Should I use 2x8? Just want to make sure the 2x6's can handle the weight of the walls, roof, etc. thanks

Don_P Member	# Posted: 19 Feb 2016 06:42pm Reply A 16' floor joist supported by its ends needs to be 2x12's at 16" spacing. You can find max spans on the awc.org spancalc. That's not much of a foundation.

pash Member	# Posted: 19 Feb 2016 07:50pm Reply It says in your profile you are an engineer... hopefully electrical.. ok i fun, listen to Don_P.