First post so be easy on me.
I will be closing on a house in several weeks which has some problems I will deal with. One is that the porch columns (4) are rotting on the bottom. Not sure how high up or how deep it goes, but an awl will go in about 3 inches. The house is 25 yr old and columns rest on top of concrete porch. Columns appear to be 4 x 4's clad with 1 x 6. Not sure of wood type.
Is there a way to cut off the rotten part and replace with new PT, or is it easier just to replace the entire post?
Does anyone have a set procedure for doing this?
One last thing...there are railings attached to each post. Railings appear to be in good shape.
Thanks
I will be closing on a house in several weeks which has some problems I will deal with. One is that the porch columns (4) are rotting on the bottom. Not sure how high up or how deep it goes, but an awl will go in about 3 inches. The house is 25 yr old and columns rest on top of concrete porch. Columns appear to be 4 x 4's clad with 1 x 6. Not sure of wood type.
Is there a way to cut off the rotten part and replace with new PT, or is it easier just to replace the entire post?
Does anyone have a set procedure for doing this?
One last thing...there are railings attached to each post. Railings appear to be in good shape.
Thanks