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As long as you have a site that is fairly level, you shouldn’t have any problem preparing it, because the cabana will be sitting upon 4 x 4 runners. If necessary, you can use bricks, concrete blocks, or pressure treated lumber (2 x 4, 2 x 6, or 4 x 4), cut to about 8”, as shims, to level it. Each runner should contact either the ground or the leveling materials at each end, and at least one point in the middle. After you’re done, make sure that the floor does not have any bounce to it.
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It’s all right if your site is not perfectly level, because a slight grade will help water to drain from beneath the cabana. Using shims to level it will also maintain a steady flow of air under the cabana, which is important for keeping it dry inside. If you want to put skirting around the bottom, we recommend using lattice, or another ventilated material.
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Ground that is too uneven can compromise the stability of the cabana. As long as it is no more than 24” out of level, you can still shim it, using concrete blocks, but make sure that the ground beneath the piers is level, and that each runner has at least four points of contact.
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If it’s more than 24” out of level, you will have to use 6 x 6 posts, cemented into the ground. The rule of thumb is that for every foot the post is above ground, at least half of that length should be underground, which means that if it’s 5’ above ground, 2½’ should be in concrete. You will have to check your local codes, however, as they may require posts to be a minimum depth that is equal to the “frost line,” which varies among climates. Before you dig or set your posts, contact one of our design consultants, at 1-888-293-2339, to receive a diagram of instructions for placing the posts.
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Depending upon your property, you may find it easier to dig out a level spot, instead of mounting the cabana on posts. If you do it this way, be sure to dig out an area that is larger than the cabana, leaving at least 12” around the cabana’s perimeter. However, 24” is even better, because it will give you more room to build. Also, if the area that you dig out is deeper than a few inches, you can ensure that the ground will not eventually cave in against the cabana, by tapering the slope of the ground, and planting grass to hold the dirt in place. You may also consider a retaining wall, but if you put it up before you build your cabana, make sure that you leave enough room to work when you assemble the cabana.
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If you need further assistance, please contact any of our sales consultants toll free 1-888-293-2339, available Mon-Fri 8:00AM-7:00PM | Sat 10:00AM-3:00PM EST. After hours you may contact our design consultant, Mike Donaldson at 1-412-303-7655 or e-mail cs@GazeboCreations.com.
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