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    Replacing porch deck under supporting columns

    I see what you mean. I have August off, but that may not be enough. I'll start shopping for a construction buddy. In the mean time, how do I deal with the support columns? Do I support on either side and work where the column was, then move down?
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    Replacing porch deck under supporting columns

    Thanks for the quick response. I thought that was probably the case. I'm reasonably handy if I can get instructions. Does the support column have to be pulled all the way out or is there a better way? Also, the treated lumber is an issue. The porch deck is also the basement ceiling. 1X6...
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    Replacing porch deck under supporting columns

    I need to replace the deck of my front porch. The front edge has significant water damage in some places which were well disguised when I bought the house. I’m OK with most of the job but I don’t know how to deal with the boards under the supporting columns. Is there a good way to deal with this...
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