Hello there, I am seeking your advise as to where should I build my concrete patio. I purchased a brand new townhome 18 months ago which came with a small yard space which is to the "side" of the home, and not in the back. In either case, I will be demolishing the existing concrete steps. Plan 1(further away from main yard entrance as seen in the pic): Size- 11X32, biggest hinderance here is two big window wells. Plan 2(closest to yard entrance as see in the pic): Size- 10.5X 26, biggest hinderance is AC unit in the corner and some utility and internet wires buried underground. Not sure if I can put concrete on it? What happens if the utility company has to dig the wires, does that mean they will break the concrete ? WOuld greatly appreciate your assistance in making a decision. See pics for reference.

My 30yo deck was attached to a cantilever bay that sit's over a double doorway of a walkout basement. I am going to build an H frame using the design like the picture but due to the span of the bay I am going to support it with two (6x6) post on concrete footings. Can I simply support the triple beam of the H-frame with the posts or do I have to create another beam using 2x10's under the joists and tripple. If I need another beam then I see no point of making the H-frame. [ATTACH]79716[/ATTACH] I would like to avoid the beam for clearance under the deck. I was thinking of using an engineered beam to make the post spacing as far as possible. Can joists attach directly with hangers to engineered beams? Thanks in advance