My new 40x80' shed had holes drilled for the posts. The holes were 18" across. They then poured about 4" of concrete in the bottom of the hole and let it set up. This is what the pole sits on and it prevents the pole from sinking into the ground. The poles were then set in and back filled with dirt. The end result is the pole sitting on concrete about 3" below grade. This makes a good solid post settingand....we didn't have much choice, the building inspector even checked to make sure the concrete was in the bottom of the hole. Most pole barns, sheds are built this way in Ontario. I don't know why you would build a pier and then have to build brackets and anchor the posts to them, that would be extra work and extra expense that isn't necessary. "Not Brain Dead" may be mistaken about his condition as he has debased all others opinions
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