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I’m in Waterdown/Hamilton, Ontario, where we get freeze/thaw, wet soil, snow, and occasional strong wind gusts. I’m building a paver patio and installing a 10x12 hardtop gazebo.
Plan is to pour 4 concrete piers, each 12” diameter x 12” deep, one under each post, then bolt the gazebo foot plates directly into the concrete and lay pavers around them.
Is 12” deep enough for this climate/soil, or should I go deeper? Should the pier tops be flush with the pavers or slightly below? Any concerns with wind or winter movement?

I’m in Waterdown/Hamilton, Ontario, where we get freeze/thaw, wet soil, snow, and occasional strong wind gusts. I’m building a paver patio and installing a 10x12 hardtop gazebo.
Plan is to pour 4 concrete piers, each 12” diameter x 12” deep, one under each post, then bolt the gazebo foot plates directly into the concrete and lay pavers around them.
Is 12” deep enough for this climate/soil, or should I go deeper? Should the pier tops be flush with the pavers or slightly below? Any concerns with wind or winter movement?

I’m in Waterdown/Hamilton, Ontario, where we get freeze/thaw, wet soil, snow, and occasional strong wind gusts. I’m building a paver patio and installing a 10x12 hardtop gazebo.
Plan is to pour 4 concrete piers, each 12” diameter x 12” deep, one under each post, then bolt the gazebo foot plates directly into the concrete and lay pavers around them.
Is 12” deep enough for this climate/soil, or should I go deeper? Should the pier tops be flush with the pavers or slightly below? Any concerns with wind or winter movement?