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If we want to build a small house (1100sq.ft.) and want to add a front porch (10x10) how many columns are needed to support it? This would be a frame home. Would 2 solid oak plain posts (6in. from bottom to 4in at the top and 55 in. tall work?
Hi Esther, are you talking about just a porch floor? A post 55" tall wouldn't work to support a porch roof because of the height. A 4x4 post in each corner of the porch would work if you use heavy enough beams on top of the posts. For a 10' span you will need at least a 4x10 carrier beam and 2x8 minimum floor joists..I hope this information helps please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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