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In response to "If you cannot find a drainage solution; you may want to consider sonotubing the concrete footings (if used) to 4-6" above the ground. The concrete" by VMan

On uneven ground it will get tricky and require shimming, but you could use decking blocks and post footers and place the whole structure above the

Posted by VMan Feb 10 '17, 09:38

ground. Stability could be an issue depending on the size of the equipment, bracing, etc. However, this prevents wood encased in concrete which will rot eventually (even plastic wrapped wood).

A lot of the solution depends on how much time, energy, and money you want to put into it.
Which leads to the ultimate question - How long do you want it to last?

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I understand most of the words you're saying but not -- nm - oblique, SuperFeud Champion Feb 10, 09:46 3
- The best solution is to drain the water if possible. The ground is getting saturated (full of water) and has no place to go (relief or outlet). - VMan Feb 10, 09:54 2
  - Sonotubes are basically carboard tubes placed in a hole to form the concrete into a cylinder/pillar. Deck blocks are concrete blocks with notches and - VMan Feb 10, 09:58 1
    - Decking blocks would be my last resort. It would be tricky and is likely to create an accident waiting to happen. - VMan Feb 10, 10:04

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On uneven ground it will get tricky and require shimming, but you could use decking blocks and post footers and place the whole structure above the

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