rah212 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Hello everyone ! I am 30 and an eager learner, I am basically a multi tradesman focusing mostly on carpentry and have been for 7 years, every day is different. Question for you guys is what would you advice to repair the bottom of the pillar from rot. My thoughts would be prop and cut out the effected area.. Then ? It is just a porch flat roof above, No rooms or walls etc. Would really appreciate your time and look forward to hearing some good ideas, many thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 If most of the post is solid why not cut off the rotten section and either replace it with a metal post (examples of what’s available https://tradefixdirect.com/c/fencing-landscaping/post-bases-supports/ ) or cast a concrete foot under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 (edited) I think the key to stopping it rotting is to keep it off the ground with a post base as @joe90 suggests. On some oak posts I made my own from 12mm SS threaded rod, plates and nuts but I didn't have to worry about wind lifting the post off the rod. If really keen recess the bottom of the post to make a "drip groove". Edited October 10, 2023 by Temp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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