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Absolutely! I'll probably start the project next week and will update this thread with the results.

Sika it is then. Thank you again for your help!

You, sir, are quite the jack-of-all trades! I ended up emailing Quikrete and they recommended I use regular mortar instead. The joints are really solid already with no cracking in the mortar. If I used the Sikaflex product how do you think it fares as far as crack resistance? If there's the...

The mortar joints in my fireplace are very deep and I'd like to bring them more level with the surface of the brick. The fireplace is no longer in use so heat is not a concern. I'm wondering if I should use real mortar or if I can get away with using Acrylic Mortar Repair Sealant that comes in a...

Thank you! I didn't realize the screw holes were clipped off so no wonder I couldn't fit any cover plates over it! Would any other style cover work so I don't have to change out the outlets? Or can you think of any different way of attaching a cover? Something outside the box maybe?

The standard covers won't work. There's no holes for the screws to attach to. What do I need to get to make this work? Thanks!

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