Hello, I'm curious about cracks in the columns of the balcony. I recently took over a house and the previous owners have not been diligent with painting. I now see that there are rather severe cracks in the columns. I've been told that "it's not a big deal." But what do you think? Can the problem be fixed? How is the structural integrity affected? Or should they simply be replaced?
Not worth doing anything about them. Replace and clear away the vegetation around them. Make sure to treat the end grain before installing the new post. What did the inspector say about this in his report?
If you insert a knife into the area near the Stolpsko and it is firm and fine timber? If so, it is indeed significant deferred maintenance, but the cracks should, with normal dimensioning, be mostly of an aesthetic nature.
If the construction feels weak, if the wood is soft, or if you want a different appearance, it is of course possible to prop up the overlying construction and replace these with suitable glulam.
Not worth doing anything about them. Replace and clear the vegetation around them. Make sure to treat the end grain before mounting the new post. What did the inspector say about this in his report?
He looked at them quickly and said it's not a problem. That it happens over time. He has the same at home. But I think the cracks are deep and quite long. I'm mainly worried about whether they'll hold the load and any rot that could result from water getting in. I saw a video on YouTube where the person said it's a problem only when you can fit an entire screwdriver through.
If you insert a knife at the bottom by Stolpsko, is it solid and fine timber? If so, it is indeed a significantly neglected maintenance, but the cracks should, with normal dimensioning, be mostly of an aesthetic nature.
If the construction feels weak, if the wood is soft, or if you want a different appearance, you can of course shore up the overlying structure and replace them with suitable glulam
Thanks for the tips, did as you said and it does indeed feel relatively stable and dry. Except for a part at the very bottom where it is a bit decayed when you push the knife in. At one of the pillars, there is a crack at the top, and if you insert the knife and press against the side, it flexes a bit. The deepest crack is about 2cm.
Replacing seems to be the most suitable option, but have they lost their load-bearing capacity? I'm thinking about how soon they should be replaced...
Thanks for the tip, did as you said, and it does feel relatively stable and dry. Except for a section at the bottom where it's a bit decayed when you press in with the knife. At one of the pillars, there's a crack at the top, and if you press the knife and apply pressure to the side, it gives a little. The deepest crack is about 2cm.
Replacing seems to be the most appropriate, but have they lost their load-bearing capacity? I'm thinking about how soon they should be replaced...
As long as the original construction was sensible, then it shouldn't be a panic. Given that the house in the background seems to have a similar construction, one would assume that the initial dimensioning was well thought out.
Visually, a carpenter can assess it pretty quickly if you were thinking of bringing someone in to do it for you.
I would have replaced them. Doesn't seem like much work with it. In the meantime, you can drive some screws into them to prevent the cracks from spreading further.
It is likely core wood in them and it cracks but holds well. So it is probably a bit of aesthetics in it all, nothing wrong with that. But change it if you think, it should then be a post (core wood) or two planks that are glued and screwed together with the core side facing inward.
I think almost all poles being sold are heartwood. I removed 3 when I rebuilt the terrace 3 years ago, they were heartwood but mostly decorative and did not have any function, there were also such cracks on them and the item only went through the surface, stood for 34 years...
replace, paint, or cover them ^^ there are many ways as long as it gives peace of mind so you don't have to worry anymore
If they are not rotten, it's fine. Heartwood often gets such cracks. To minimize moisture intrusion, they should be covered. Just buy 4 panels in the appropriate dimensions and nail them on. Possibly some adjustment with a plane or rip saw depending on the dimensions and desired appearance.
Very good tips and advice from everyone. I kind of knew there wasn't any major "danger," but after several suggestions, it makes you a bit pensive. I received an assessment from a very qualified person who claimed that type of wood must crack. Nowadays, it's more common to screw together two 48x98 than to use 98x98. As long as it can dry out and you paint well, it should last a long time. Alternatively, put in a screw or nail plate around it.
Not worth doing anything about them. Replace them and clear away the vegetation around them. Make sure to treat the end grain before mounting the new post. What did the inspector say about this in his report?
which inspector? :O
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