Greg Jones wrote:
>
> Cary,
> Thanks for the reply. I already have the concrete "deadman" with a steel
> pier bolted to it. Since the deadman (2' x 2' x 3') will be below the floor
> level, that should suffice I guess.
>
> One last question - should I go with steel or aluminum?
>
> Greg

Steel is by far the easier of the two metals to acquire and work with.

There is a company in Sacramento by the name of Pac West Trailers that
also makes metal buildings. We had them construct a 16' x 20' roll off
building for a .8 Meter telescope. You can purchase building components
and steel siding from them.

-Cary

P.S. I also happen to live in Sac. You may want to check out the
are welcome to come up to Foresthill to check out the steel roll-off
building.

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