aemeijers wrote:

On 9/6/2010 12:08 AM, Jeff Thies wrote:
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The deck will be 8' x 16' with about a 6' concrete slab on one side (14'
x 16' total).

Just for giggles, I'd price out the cost of extending the slab. May be
cheaper than you think, especially if you do the prep work and dig the
footers.

Amen! Make the whole floor a single floating slab and use rubber
mats where you'll be standing.

Jim