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Load Area sf per Deck Post; Maximum Deck Post Height ft Wood Species: Size sqft: 36: 48: 60: 72: 84: 96: 108: 120: 132: 144: W. cedar. Redwood 4x4: 10: 10: 9: 8: 7: 7: 6: 6: 5: 4: 6x6: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: Hemlock: 4x4: 10: 10: 10: 9: 8: 8: 8: 7: 7: 6: 6x6: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: Douglas Fir, Pine: 4x4: 10: 10: 10: 10: 9: 9: 9: 8: 8: 7: 6x6: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12: 12