About Dan Donavin Expertise I can answer questions regarding planning, repairing, hiring contractors, and building decks, stairs, landings, and most residential outdoor woodwork. I know the building codes for my surrounding counties but I cannot answer specific question on passing inspections unless it is something nationwide.
Experience I have 10 years of carpentry experience and the last five years owning my own company. I currently build, repair and replace stairs and decking for new construction, remodeling, and commercial customers. I am often called on to bring stairs and decks up to code in new construction sites. I have used most new types of decking, railing, post, and fencing materials that are on the market.
Organizations Habit for Humanity
Concrete Network
Education/Credentials College of Dupage two years business and sales coursework
Expert: Dan Donavin Date: 7/13/2008 Subject: fence
Question I have a spa in my back yard which backs onto a busy highway and would like to build a section of lattice fence on two sides for privacy. I am considering an 8foot and 8 foot section and don't necessarily want it permanent . Is it possible to build on stable legs?
Answer Hi Ray,
You can pour concrete footers and use metal post brackets to secure the 4x4's. If you use screws and bolts to connect the post to the brackets, the entire thing should be easy to disassemble. Check Simpson strong tie website for a bracket that will work.
Good Luck
Dan Donavin
Gorgeous Stone Stucco Tile Corp.
gorgeousbuilders@yahoo.com
