COUNTRY LORE
If anyone is planning to build their own home but objects
to the poured, monolithic foundation, I have come across a
great alternative. In my local building supply center, I
have noticed they now sell 12″ x 2′ to 3′ kraft molding
beams. If you want larger pylons, you might use some
similar large form or container. You should probably drive
a 41 galvanized fence post into the ground at the center of
the tube.
Brian Pang
Oakland,
California
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