Number of support posts needed to build a deck to support a spa

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Number of support posts needed to build a deck to support a spa

From: phumenik@zoominternet.net
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Remote Name: 147.154.235.51
Date: 07 Jul 2004
Time: 01:35 PM

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I am going to build a 10' x 10' free standing deck off a current deck. The deck will need to support a maximum of 5000 lbs. That's the hot tub filled with 6 adults and possibly some snow on it. The spa is 7' x 7'. My plan was to have 9 support posts at 2' 5' and 8' going both ways. Is this enough posts to support the weight?

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