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  1. Frost Depth Contour Map For The USA - DoItYourself.com

    Jul 23, 2006 · Decks, Patios, Porches, Walkways, Driveways, Stairs, Steps and Docks - Frost Depth Contour Map For The USA - Found a map for frost depth, of course this is from 1988, …

  2. Posts and Frost Line - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    May 26, 2006 · It's not required by code here to bury posts below frost depth for a fence. Going with 10' posts would've cost me an extra $300 so I decided to go this route. I'm not very …

  3. Calculating How Deep to Bury Outdoor Electrical Wire

    May 15, 2023 · How deep should outdoor electrical wire be buried? The depth at which electrical wires should be buried in the ground varies by how much voltage the wire receives, which can …

  4. Water line depth-Code vs. real world? - DoItYourself.com

    Apr 12, 2022 · Water line depth-Code vs. real world? I have an old farm property with a 3/4" galvanized water line that once supplied water from my house to some large chicken houses …

  5. Frost line question - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    May 15, 2012 · The frost depth for structures is an average MAXIMUM depth to protect long term structures from heaving and frost damage. I was in an area in northern MN that had about a of …

  6. How to Build a Deck Yourself - DoItYourself.com

    Mar 25, 2023 · Start by looking up the average frost depth in your area-your footing should fall below that level. You'll be able to find a frost depth using your zip code, or a quick call to your …

  7. Massachusetts R-value needed for basement finish

    Jul 13, 2012 · Anyone happen to know what R value is needed when I finish my basement? You can enter the first 3 digits of your ZIP Code, plus some basic information about your house - …

  8. Post hole depths in Denver - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    Apr 21, 2010 · Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates - Post hole depths in Denver - Hi. I've read a lot of advice that post hole depths should be at least 1/3 of the entire post length. I live in Denver, …

  9. how deep to set fence posts in Ontario? - DoItYourself.com

    Apr 24, 2006 · Fences, Posts, Railings and Gates - how deep to set fence posts in Ontario? - Hi, I am thinking of either having some fence post guys install some posts or maybe do it myself. …

  10. Frost line questions - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    Jul 3, 2015 · Building code frost depths are for the purposes of preventing damage to a structure in the 50 to 100 year range. Most structures (heated or not) protect the soil and emanate heat.