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Posted: 7/18/2016 5:09:54 PM EDT

I got a 1550 gallon vertical water storage tank off a friend the other day. It's 87" round diameter. Filled fully it will weigh close to 13,000 pounds. I'd like to build a small structure to get it off the ground about 2-4 foot and then enclose it so during the winter I can run a small heater and keep it from freezing. The question is will 4x4's and 2x8s be enough to support the load or should I use concrete blocks and build a deck on it?

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:11:09 PM EDT

[#1]

Mythbusters used railroad ties.

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:12:55 PM EDT

[#2]

All depends on spans.

How many supports you going to put in?

If it were me and I didn't want to really engineer it, I would crib it out of 6x6 or 8x8 lumber, 3 each way, and call it a day.

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:15:28 PM EDT

[#3]

Needs more MS Paint.

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:17:19 PM EDT

[#4]

87??? always go with yes

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:18:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Skyhooks, you need at least three of them.

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:18:27 PM EDT

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Mythbusters used railroad ties.

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This is what I would do on top of a compacted base.

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:49:23 PM EDT

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Quoted: The question is will 4x4's and 2x8s be enough to support the load or should I use concrete blocks and build a deck on it?

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2x2's are strong enough, if you use enough of them.

Posted: 7/18/2016 5:57:43 PM EDT

[#8]

3/8" plywood should be fine.

Posted: 7/18/2016 6:08:48 PM EDT

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Hmm photos are not loading.

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