Hi, I'm thinking of repainting a carport post whose paint had peeled off. Now I discover that it has partially decayed.
The construction consists of two side posts 50x175mm and a middle leg 50x100mm, it's the side posts that have partially decayed closest to the ground.
The simplest solution would be to just cut 50 cm from the bottom and replace them, I also thought of taking the opportunity to replace 25 cm from the bottom of the middle leg. But will it hold? The function of the side posts is to stabilize sideways, while the middle leg bears the weight from the roof.
Is there someone with more experience than me who can comment on this matter? Attaching pictures for description.
I can add that the middle leg seems to have been replaced about 25 cm from the bottom previously. But by intending to splice the side posts, does the structure weaken too much?
- Kenneth
The construction consists of two side posts 50x175mm and a middle leg 50x100mm, it's the side posts that have partially decayed closest to the ground.
The simplest solution would be to just cut 50 cm from the bottom and replace them, I also thought of taking the opportunity to replace 25 cm from the bottom of the middle leg. But will it hold? The function of the side posts is to stabilize sideways, while the middle leg bears the weight from the roof.
Is there someone with more experience than me who can comment on this matter? Attaching pictures for description.
I can add that the middle leg seems to have been replaced about 25 cm from the bottom previously. But by intending to splice the side posts, does the structure weaken too much?
- Kenneth
Self-builder
· Stockholm
· 10 271 posts
It wasn't exactly of brutal dimensions. I would probably consider replacing the post entirely instead of messing around with joints. Maybe also look into making it out of pressure-treated wood.
Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to splice it in the way you suggested, but I would put the splice on the side pieces a bit higher up.
Apply PU glue to the parts before you join them with screws/nails, and the joint will be much stronger.
Apply PU glue to the parts before you join them with screws/nails, and the joint will be much stronger.
Thanks for the response. Does anyone else have any opinions?
If there are no strong objections, it seems like we'll go for the joint solution with PU glue. With slightly longer joints according to orparn's suggestion. This is to avoid removing the fascia boards and roof to gain access.
If there are no strong objections, it seems like we'll go for the joint solution with PU glue. With slightly longer joints according to orparn's suggestion. This is to avoid removing the fascia boards and roof to gain access.
A bit late I can inform you that I replaced the entire post. It went well.