SOLUTION: I am building a 4 ft high by 8 ft long mobile bulletin board that will be supported by 8 ft 4 X 4's on each end. The total height will be a little over 8 ft. Can you tell me how lo

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Question 730212: I am building a 4 ft high by 8 ft long mobile bulletin board that will be supported by 8 ft 4 X 4's on each end. The total height will be a little over 8 ft. Can you tell me how long base supports should be to keep it from falling over in light winds?
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