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Thank you, that's one of the posts I found too when I initially started searching for this issue!

I just took a look at the post and the post itself is in good condition, no signs of rot. I'm unsure about the subfloor below the post though. Again, could I get away squirting in a bunch of rotted wood hardener and be done with it?

Did you happen to come across any websites or videos showing how the porch was constructed? I'm just curious if there's anything else out there I can read before beginning. All my searches found were other posts similar to mine on various forums, with no real conclusive answers.

Question, if I were to use non-pressure treated tongue and groove boards how would I go about sealing them for outdoor use?

I will most definitely get a high-quality outdoor paint. I'm thinking BEHR porch and patio paint or their solid color stain, though I think the paint would be stronger as far as helping to create a weatherproof seal.

An instructional video for what now?

Thanks for chiming in! The main reason I was thinking of replacing the entire porch is because almost half of it is rotten, and more importantly, I can't find a match to the flooring boards I have now. Unless I make something myself using pressure treated boards instead of the original white...

This is exactly the idea I had! I could do that with either my router or a table saw. I'm thinking table saw due to the amount of boards needed. Making my own tongue and groove boards would also save me a ton of money. How are tongue and groove boards attached to the subfloor? Just...

Thank you, I too was unsure of how to use any waterproofing membrane due to nail or screw holes. I found an interesting idea of laying the waterproofing and then putting sleepers over the membrane and nailing the new wood flooring to that. I wouldn't have the space to do that without creating...

Oh, I see what you meant! Yes you are correct except for that the stairs. if facing the house at the front door, are a little bit off to the right. I do not see anything different in the framing between the entryway and kitchen but I could be overlooking something.

Not sure I understand? The basement stairs are maybe 10 or 15 feet behind the porch if that's what you meant?

Rather than going back to edit previous pictures, I'm just going to post them all here with directions added. References to left and right are as if standing on the front porch with your back to the entry door, looking out at the street. Left side of picture shows the joists instersecting the...

The first picture I posted from the basement shows the view when looking up and towards the front of the porch. The last picture shows the view when looking at the side of the porch that is between the porch and the front room, and I posted it so you could see how those joists running parallel...

I'll go back and see if I can edit those posts to add directions

The stairs are not anywhere near the porch, unless you're referring to the porch stairs but I don't think you are.

Okay, I just took another look from the basement and did find a small section of X bracing between some of the joists, but I'm wondering if this was added later. They were fairly well hidden under duct work. The joists under the porch are not the same depth as those in the rest of the house...

This is exactly why I've made so many posts on this forum! It's very difficult for me to find good information when making any repairs. It's a beautiful Craftsman style home and most of it is in good condition but there are a lot of smaller things that need attention.

Is the 2x6 assuming I do not replace the subflooring and just do away with it completely?

Where exactly would I place the screws? I'm sorry I'm not understanding.

Winters can be terrible here! This past winter we didn't see a lot of snow though. I suppose tile could be an option but first I'd still like to figure out just how my porch was constructed in the first place. How many layers of wood there are and how much is rotting and would need to be...