"Robert" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am building a pool deck and want to place a 15'x18' cabana (four
columns, roof) on top of it. The cabana is held up by 8x8" posts and
has a shingled roof. My question is because the cabana company wants
to have the pool company pour the deck, making it a bit thicker where
the posts will be, and then use concrete anchors to anchor the posts
to the pool deck. The pool company thinks they should place the posts
before they pour the deck so they are set in the concrete instead,
making it sturdier...any opinions?

The cabana people know what is required for their product. The concrete should
be poured with proper sized footings for the posts--deep enough to anchor the L
bolts with some additional rebars in the footing. Then use a proper size post
bracket to anchort the posts the the concrete using the cast in anchors. The
cabana people should have typical detail drawings and recommendations for this
proceedure.

Here are a couple of references for anchor brackets used to bolt wood posts to
concrete:
http://www.handymanusa.com/articles/decksupport.html
http://www.pryda.com.au/connectors/s...duct.php?id=79

Regards,

John