DIY Porch Post Repair Fix Your Rotted Wood Post

Inexpensive repair to my rotted out porch post column saves money by replacing only the damaged section.

Note: Check your local building code before proceeding with your repair. I live where there are no codes or inspections.

[regdad]

This video motivated me to do my repair on my porch post columns. Thanks for the tips. I wanted to post photos of my results, but I'm not sure how to do it. Thanks again!

[regdad]

I like your video, it was very helpful. It took two days for me. I'm not a fast worker. Thanks for posting it. My columns were in very bad condition and desperate need of repair.

[jdjd]

Man, I was thinking I am the cheapest guy on earth when it comes to home repairs, till I watched this. :-) . Good job.

[josephkerner]

Terrific video. Excellent craftsmanship, excellent presentation and video quality, very well done overall. Thanks for this.

[zhippidydoodah]

Very nice. My exterior newel posts are rotting. I might use your style there, pretty, simple and clean :)

[equipsurvive]

Awesome video! PERFECT explanation for a job that I need to do badly!! Thank you!

[bobbyjones]

How do you determine, which one post is a load bearing post?

[srercrcr]

Adding the 1 X 3s make it look classier. Those thin filler strips are gonna need watching. Any water in the crack will lead to rot. Maybe filling it with epoxy would be most prudent. The base never lasts. PVC trim board is the way to Thx

[worcesterexchange]

I thought you did a very nice repair. You obviously know what you are doing.
Don't take any notice of that rude carpenter. He might have a point to make, but there is no need to throw insults around.
If that column was under any load you would have seen it and it would have collapsed long ago with the rot at the base.

[shawnosborn]

Where to find finger jointed cedar in 2024? The lumber yards here don't carry it. I know it was common years ago but I haven't seen it in a store for years.

[PROJECT__dot_NET]

Admirable Presentation You have inspired me to work on my channel, thanks. 🐼

[rudybetta]

Remember the old saying measure twice cut once ? Maybe you should have bought your replacement materials before you cut away the old and then you wouldn't have had to use fill in pieces. I know it's hindsight and I learned the same lesson when replacing old decking boards, just not the same boards from 20 years ago.

[STeeLothabestrapper]

It was a really good rebuild though...

[meliz]

How did you figure out those posts were not structural? Was the porch roof cantilevered with beams going into the roof? I would make the repair as if it was structural in any case. And used plastic composite shims instead of wood. Thanks for sharing.

[ej-frxg]

Great job bro....
left side trim is slightly higher than the good work.

[mingzhu]

Damn! I should have watched a little long pass 50 seconds. Now half of my roof is on the ground.😁

[queenjane]

All the new wood needs to be primed and painted especially the bottom so no water absorbs into it. TRUE STORY

[pbrown]

I think I would have gone with 1x6 pvc and not had to remove so much of the original wood.

[bijuvarghese]

Good video. But what about the tools that you used? I need to buy them all

[STeeLothabestrapper]

He mentioned in his headliner he live in a area where there are no building codes are regulations..WoW..but funny his home is still standing and level